Participation Act and Wajong in Rijswijk: common rules

In Rijswijk, the Participation Act replaces social assistance for Wajong beneficiaries who can work partially. When your Wajong benefit amounts to less than 35% of the social assistance level, the Municipality of Rijswijk supplements it to the statutory minimum. Obligations include applying for jobs via Werkplein Rijswijk, participating in reintegration programmes and timely income notifications to both UWV and the municipality. The Work and Income Department of Rijswijk assesses your situation individually based on a personal work plan, tailored to local vacancies in sectors such as care and technology. Legal basis: Participation Act article 7 and the linkage with the Wajong legislation. Key differences: the UWV manages the basic Wajong benefit, while the Municipality of Rijswijk is responsible for the individual supplement. Practical tips for residents of Rijswijk: report all changes immediately to the UWV and the Rijswijk Customer Contact Centre to prevent double recovery and to apply for remission. Common pitfalls in Rijswijk arise from unfamiliarity with these rules; engage a free social counsellor via the WMO desk or Social Team Rijswijk. This system promotes labour market participation in our municipality, but requires strict administration to avoid sanctions from the Rijswijk Participation Council.