Transition from Wajong to WIA Benefit in Amsterdam

In Amsterdam, upon recovery or after 2 years of Sickness Benefit, you can transition from a Wajong benefit to WIA (Work and Income according to Labour Capacity Act). UWV Amsterdam assesses after 91 weeks of illness whether you qualify for WGA (income-related, for 35-80% disability) or IVA (fully and sustainably disabled, over 80%). Make use of local support via Amsterdam's Work and Income (AWI) or the UWV office on Rijnstraat for free advice and preparation with medical reports and labour expertise. Differences with Wajong: WIA is more flexible, temporary and strongly encourages return to work, with additional Amsterdam reintegration programmes such as Work and Participation trajectories. Legal basis remains WIA articles 7 and 8. Many Amsterdammers with Wajong experience stress due to uncertainty; request information in time from UWV Amsterdam or GGD for assessments. Practical steps for Amsterdam: complete the Sickness Benefit application via Mijn UWV or the local consultation hour, undergo the assessment by a recognised doctor and consider objection via the legal aid of the Juridisch Loket Amsterdam in case of rejection. This way you prevent financial gaps and may benefit from higher benefits in case of partial recovery, supplemented with municipal supplements.