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Applying for Benefits in Rijswijk - A Complete Guide

Learn how to apply for benefits such as healthcare benefit and rent benefit in Rijswijk via MijnToeslagen. Follow our step-by-step plan and discover help at the Juridisch Loket Rijswijk.

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Do you want to apply for benefits in Rijswijk? Via MijnToeslagen on the Tax Authorities' website, you can easily arrange healthcare benefit, rent benefit, childcare benefit, and child-related budget.

Overview of Available Benefits

Type of BenefitPurpose
Healthcare benefitSupport for health insurance costs
Rent benefitFinancial assistance for rent
Childcare benefitCompensation for childcare costs
Child-related budgetExtra financial support for families

What Do You Need for the Application?

  • A valid DigiD
  • Your Citizen Service Number (BSN)
  • Income details
  • Information about your assets (such as savings)
  • Bank account number (IBAN)
  • Rental agreement (if rent benefit)
  • Childcare contract (if childcare benefit)

Step-by-Step Plan for Applying

  1. Visit the website mijntoeslagen.nl
  2. Log in with your DigiD details
  3. Click on 'Apply for New Benefit'
  4. Select the desired benefit
  5. Fill in all required information (such as income and rent)
  6. Carefully check your entered data
  7. Submit the application

When is the Benefit Paid Out?

After approval of your request:

  • Payment usually takes place around the 20th of the month
  • The first payment may take 4 to 8 weeks
  • Applying retroactively is possible until 1 September of the following year

Frequently Asked Questions About Benefits in Rijswijk

Is it possible to apply for benefits retroactively?

Yes, you can submit an application until 1 September of the year following the benefit year. For 2024, this means a deadline of 1 September 2025.

What if I do not have a DigiD?

You can apply for a DigiD via digid.nl. Allow a few days for the activation code to arrive by post.

Do all benefits need to be applied for separately?

Indeed, each benefit must be applied for separately via MijnToeslagen. Some benefits are automatically granted with child benefit.

Extra Help in Rijswijk

Do you have questions or need help with your application? Visit the Juridisch Loket Rijswijk for free advice. For disputes, you can go to the District Court of The Hague, the district for Rijswijk.