State
Beneficiaries
Everyone who works for an employer falls ill and is at least 35% disabled after two years of illness is entitled to disability benefits.
Types of workers who are not entitled to the unemployment benefit:
- Workers incapacitated less than 35%; the employer and employee need to find a solution together or the employer needs to fire the worker so he / she can claim unemployment benefits.
Rates of the benefit
The income earned is supplemented to at least the social minimum.
Duration of benefit
The benefit will stop if:
- The worker is able to earn money
- The worker dies
Claim procedures
You can claim this benefit via the UWV website by logging in with your DigiD
Application Forms
Online
Jurisdiction
UWV
Applicable statutory basis
BWBR0019057