Participation Act and Wajong in Amsterdam: common rules

In Amsterdam, the Participation Act replaces social assistance for Wajong recipients who can work partially. If your Wajong benefit amounts to less than 35% of the social assistance level, the Municipality of Amsterdam supplements it to the full social assistance level, depending on your personal situation. Obligations in Amsterdam include actively job searching via the Municipality's Werkplein, participation in reintegration trajectories at Werkse or other local partners, and timely reporting of changes in income. The Municipality of Amsterdam assesses your situation individually based on a personal work plan, which you draw up together with a work consultant. Legal basis: Participation Act article 7 and the linkage with the Wajong legislation. Key differences: the UWV manages your Wajong benefit, while the Municipality of Amsterdam is responsible for the supplement. Specific to Amsterdam: use the digital portal 'Mijn Amsterdam' for notifications and seek assistance from the Amsterdam Social Employment Company for guidance. Tips: report all changes immediately to both UWV and the municipality to prevent double charging, and submit a request for remission in case of payment problems. Many Amsterdammers get stuck due to unknown local rules; engage a free social counsellor via the Juridisch Loket Amsterdam or the Wmo counter. This system encourages participation in the Amsterdam labour market, but requires strict administration to avoid sanctions, such as reduction of your supplement.