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UWV sanction: what if your benefit is reduced?

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UWV sanction: what if your benefit is reduced?

Has the UWV imposed a sanction reducing your benefit? Read when they can do this, how to object and how to reverse a reduction.

When does the UWV impose a sanction?

The UWV can impose a sanction if you fail to meet your obligations as a benefit recipient. This means your benefit is temporarily reduced by a percentage.

Common reasons

  • Insufficient job applications during WW benefits
  • Refusing a suitable job or missing an interview
  • Refusing or not cooperating with reintegration
  • Not attending UWV appointments
  • Not following UWV rules (e.g., not filing income reports)

Severity levels

  • Light (5% for 4 months): missed one appointment
  • Medium (10% for 8 months): insufficient applications
  • Heavy (25% for 4 months): refused suitable work
  • Very heavy (up to 100%): repeated refusal

Filing an objection

You have six weeks to object. Strong grounds include: you did apply sufficiently, there were valid reasons, the sanction is disproportionate, or the job wasn't suitable given your limitations.

Contact Arslan & Arslan Advocaten at 070 4500 300.

Frequently asked questions

How much is my benefit reduced with a UWV sanction?
5% for 4 months (light), 10% for 8 months (medium), 25% for 4 months (heavy). Repeat offences within 2 years double the sanction.
Can I object if the UWV reduces my benefit?
Yes, within six weeks. Strong grounds: you did apply sufficiently, valid reasons existed, the sanction is disproportionate, or the offered work wasn't suitable.
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