Your rights and obligations
If you come to apply for a Social assistance benefit , we will first talk with you. After all, anyone who is able to work should also work. We will therefore ask you to provide documentation of all your job search activities. If you are unable to find work, even with assistance from the municipality, we will process your application for a Social assistance benefit .
What are your obligations when you apply for a Social assistance benefit ?
You are required to:
- enrolled are registered as job seekers with UWV WERKbedrijf;
- provide for your own livelihood as much as possible;
- apply for all types of standard work;
- cooperate with the support provided by the municipality, such as a job application course;
- provide the municipality with accurate information. For example, if you start cohabiting, you must report this, as it affects the amount of your benefit.
- cooperate with home visits and psychological and medical examinations if the municipality deems this necessary;
- Report a stay abroad or ask questions about it at authorisation . Read more about“Staying Abroad and Receiving Benefits.”
If you would like more information about combining benefits with living with a partner, home ownership, earning additional income, and more, please visit thewebsite of the Dutch Association for Social Assistance ( Rijksoverheid ) at.
It is important to report changes in your situation immediately. If in doubt, always contact us. We are happy to inform you about your situation. Also visit www.zorgwijzer.NL. This helps you avoid problems!
Do you have any questions or are you unsure about your situation? Please contact your caseworker by calling 14 070 (option 2).