Individual income supplement

What is it?

The individual income supplement is available to people who have been dependent on a low income for at least 36 months in a period of 48 months. You will receive this benefit if you have no prospect of an improvement in your income. The individual income supplement does not depend solely on your family or household situation. The amount is also a percentage of the social assistance standard, which means that the amount can change every year.

How does it work?

You are eligible for the individual income supplement if you meet the following conditions:

you are between 21 years of age and retirement age
you have had a low income for a long time
your assets do not exceed the applicable asset exemption under the Participation Act
you have no prospect of an improvement in income
you have not received any individual income supplement in the past 12 months

The amount of the individual income supplement depends on your situation. The supplement is paid once a year. You are free to spend the supplement as you wish.

What should I do?

You can apply for the individual income supplement at Werkzaak Rivierenland
. You can reach Werkzaak Rivierenland by calling 088 9375 000, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Please send mail to PO Box 321, 4190 CH Geldermalsen or by email to info@werkzaakrivierenland.nl.

You can find more information about individual income supplements on the Werkzaak Rivierenland website and the application form.

Have you previously received an individual income supplement?

Have 12 months passed since you applied for the individual income supplement and has your situation not changed? Then you can submit a new application.
Have less than 12 months passed? Then wait to apply until 12 months have passed. You can receive individual income support once every 12 months.

Individual Income Supplement Regulation

The individual income supplement does not depend solely on the family or household situation. The amount is also a percentage of the social assistance standard, which means that the amount can change every year. Below is the text as it appears in the Individual Income Supplement Regulation:

Article 4. Amount of the individual income supplement

An individual income supplement amounts to per year:
1. for a single person, 40% of the social assistance standard referred to in Article 21(a) of the Participation Act, applicable as of January 1;
2. for a single parent, 40% of the social assistance standard referred to in Article 21(b) of the Participation Act applicable as of January 1;
3. for married couples, 40% of the social assistance standard referred to in Article 21(b) of the Participation Act, applicable as of January 1;
If one of the spouses is excluded from the right to individual income support pursuant to Articles 11 or 13, first paragraph, of the Participation Act, the eligible spouse is entitled to individual income support at the rate that would apply to him or her as a single person or single parent.
For the purposes of the first and second paragraphs, the situation on the reference date shall be decisive.
The amounts are rounded up to the nearest euro.

Additional information

Information and advice

For information, advice, and support, please contact VraagWijzer West Maas en Waal.

Van Heemstraweg 50
6658 KH Beneden-Leeuwen
0487 790 790 (available 24/7)
info@vraagwijzerwmw.nl
www.westmaasenwaal.nl/vraagwijzer
Telephone opening hours

How can I get help with money problems?

Many people feel guilty or ashamed when they cannot pay their bills (on time) or are in debt. But did you know that this is much more common than you might think? Anyone can find themselves in financial difficulty. Setbacks such as unemployment, illness, or divorce can cause people to get into trouble.

Are you worried about your financial situation? Having trouble paying all your bills on time? The first step is to seek help. For example, you can contact the organization that sent you the bill. Perhaps you can arrange a payment plan.

For information and questions about financial matters and debts, please contact VraagWijzer West Maas en Waal. For help with managing your finances, you can also contact the Sociom welfare organization.