Participation Act Rijswijk: calculation of the benefit

In Rijswijk, the Participation Act regulates the conditions and calculation of your general assistance benefit via Team Work and Income. The amount is based on the statutory minimum wage and adjusted to your living situation, such as single in a rental property on Bogaardlaan, cohabiting or with children in Delfgauw. For a single person, the standard in 2024 is € 1,201.82 net per month, excluding holiday allowance and special assistance for example energy costs in Rijswijk flats. Income from work, alimony or freelance jobs is deducted, with a disregard of € 246 per month to encourage part-time work. Assets exceeding € 7,575 (single) or € 15,140 (cohabiting) result in a reduction; the municipality of Rijswijk applies the same thresholds as nationally. Monthly review by the consultants adjusts the benefit in case of changes, taking into account local rental prices and special costs such as medical travel expenses to HagaZiekenhuis. You must report changes immediately via the Rijswijk online portal or counter at Fahrenheitstraat to avoid sanctions. Young people under 27 benefit from the starters scheme with lower standards and mandatory trajectories with local employers such as the Technopark developments. This approach promotes activation in the Haaglanden region. Check www.rijswijk.nl/werk-inkomen for current amounts, calculation tools and application forms specific to Rijswijk.