Becoming Ill During Unemployment Benefits in Amsterdam: To Sickness Benefits and Back
In Amsterdam, with its dynamic labour market in sectors such as tech, tourism and logistics, illness during an unemployment benefit can strike suddenly. You can switch to Sickness Benefits (ZW) via the UWV office on Valeriusstraat. This article discusses conditions, application, benefit amount and reintegration, including local support via Amsterdam's Werkplein.
Conditions for ZW Transition in Amsterdam
You must be unfit for work (able to work less than 65%) and report this to UWV Amsterdam within 2 working days. No employer? Then the ZW loss-of-income basis applies. For reports in the city, the UWV office in West or Zuid provides extra assistance with urgent appointments for Amsterdammers.
Amount and Duration of ZW Benefit
The benefit is 70% of your daily wage, with a maximum of the unemployment benefit daily wage. Duration: maximum 104 weeks. Reintegration proceeds via UWV Track 2, often with partners such as Randstad or local employers in Amsterdam-Noord. Municipal subsidies via Werkbridge Amsterdam support training.
Application Process in Amsterdam
Start the claim via 'Mijn UWV' with a medical certificate from GPs in Amsterdam neighbourhoods such as De Pijp or Oud-West. UWV Amsterdam decides within 14 days. Report your work capacity weekly; for questions, call the local UWV number (020-524 99 99).
Back to Unemployment Benefits or Further in Amsterdam
Recovered? Reactivate your unemployment benefit right within 4 weeks via the UWV portal. Long-term ill? After 2 years, possible WIA assessment. Note double claim rules to prevent overlap. Amsterdam's reintegration agency offers free advice for return to jobs in the port or Zuidas. (248 words)