Benefit for Older and Partially Disabled Workers (IOAW)

What is it?

For people who become unemployed later in life, there is an IOAW or IOW benefit available after their unemployment benefits expire. 

You may be eligible for benefits if you were born before January 1, 1965, and became unemployed after your 50th birthday. This is called an IOAW benefit. The IOAW supplements your (family) income up to the level of public assistance. Your income and that of your partner, if applicable, are taken into account when calculating the benefit. You will therefore only receive this benefit if you do not have enough income to live on. You will receive the benefit after your WW benefit has ended.

What are the requirements?

You are eligible for IOAW benefits if you:

  • were born before January 1, 1965;
  • does not have enough income to live on. Your partner’s income is also taken into account. The income of minor children is not taken into account.

In addition, you must Requirements at least one of the following Requirements :

  • You became unemployed after turning 50, but you have not yet reached the AOW retirement age. You received unemployment benefits for more than 3 months. And you have exhausted your full entitlement to unemployment benefits.
  • After turning 50, you became eligible for WGA benefits. These WGA benefits were discontinued because you are less than 35% unable to work.
  • You are partially disabled (less than 80%). And on December 28, 2005, before the WIA came into effect, you were receiving IOAW benefits.

Your local government will verify whether you Requirements the Requirements and decide whether you are eligible for IOAW benefits.

You apply for IOAW benefits through the UWV. The UWV forwards your application to Werkzaak Rivierenland. They will verify whether you Requirements the Requirements and decide whether you will receive IOAW benefits.

Additional information

Information and advice

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

Rivierenland Public Works Department

You can reach Werkzaak Rivierenland by calling 088 9375 000, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Please send mail to Postbus . Postbus , 4190 CH Geldermalsen, or email info@werkzaakrivierenland.nl.

You can find more information on the Werkzaak Rivierenland website under“Income Support”.

How can I get help with financial problems?

Many people feel guilty or ashamed when they can’t pay their bills (on time) or are in debt. But did you know that this happens much more often than you might think? Anyone can find themselves in financial trouble. Setbacks such as unemployment, illness, or divorce can put people in a difficult situation.

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. You may be able to work out a payment plan.

For information and questions about finances and debts, you can contact VraagWijzer West Maas en Waal. For help with managing your finances, you can also contact Welfare Organization Sociom.

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