Applying for benefit under the older unemployed persons income scheme (IOW benefits)
If you are unemployed and over the age of 60 and your benefits are coming to an end, but you are not yet entitled to a pension, you may be entitled to an IOW benefit after the end of your unemployment benefits or wage-related benefits. IOW is an income benefit for older unemployed persons.
Last updated on 18 September 2024
Conditions for IOW benefit
If you want to receive the IOW benefit, you must meet the conditions. This includes that your unemployment or salary-linked benefit (WGA benefit) is coming to an end. You can find all the conditions for the IOW benefit on uwv.nl (Employee Insurance Agency).
Applying for IOW benefits
You can apply for IOW benefits at UWV.
Duration of IOW benefits
If you are entitled to IOW benefits and cannot find work, you will receive this benefit until your retirement age.
Laws and regulations (in Dutch)
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