Transition from Wajong to WIA Benefits in Westland

In Westland, the heart of Dutch greenhouse horticulture, you may transition from Wajong to WIA (Work and Income According to Labour Capacity Act) upon recovery or after 2 years under the Sickness Benefits Act. UWV Westland, with offices in the regional centre on Techniekweg in Poeldijk, assesses after 91 weeks of illness whether you are entitled to WGA (wage-related benefit) or IVA (full disability benefit). The criteria remain strict: a disability level above 35% for WGA and 80% for IVA. Specifically for Westland greenhouse workers, work expertise is crucial, taking into account physically demanding tasks such as bending and lifting. Prepare with medical reports from local GPs in Naaldwijk or Monster and have your labour expert assess the impact on greenhouse horticulture jobs. Differences with Wajong: WIA is more temporary and strongly encourages work resumption, ideal for part-time work in greenhouses. Legal basis: WIA Articles 7 and 8. Many Westland Wajong recipients experience stress due to uncertainty about returning to seasonal work; request information promptly from UWV Westland or via the Municipality of Westland. Practical steps: submit the Sickness Benefits Act application to UWV, undergo the assessment in Poeldijk, and consider lodging an objection through a local legal advisor in case of rejection. This helps avoid financial gaps during the busy harvest season and may allow you to benefit from higher benefits in case of partial recovery.