Applying for disability support in case of sickness or occupational disability
If you need help with your work due to sickness or occupational disability, you can request support if you have an employer. For example, financial compensations for orthopaedic work shoes. Or for having your car adapted.
Last updated on 13 September 2024
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How to apply for support
You can apply for the following forms of disability support at UWV (Employee Insurance Agency):
- tools such as adjusted furniture or orthopaedic work shoes;
- compensation for transport, such as for a wheelchair van;
- personal support, such as a job coach or an interpreter.
You can read more about applying for support on uwv.nl, including on what the conditions are.
Laws and regulations (in Dutch)
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