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CIZ Advice Objection Procedure Leiden

Object to CIZ advice in Leiden? Step-by-step guide for Intensive Care and double child benefit: submit to Municipality of Leiden, help via Legal Aid Office, appeal to District Court The Hague Location Leiden.

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CIZ Advice: Objection Procedure for Intensive Care and Double Child Benefit in Leiden

The CIZ advice (Central Office for Care Indications) determines your entitlement to **Intensive Care (IC)** or **double child benefit**. Disagree with the advice? File a objection with the Municipality of Leiden or the UWV. This article explains the steps, with local contacts for Leiden.

What is a CIZ advice?

The CIZ assesses whether you qualify for:

  • Intensive Care (IC): Assistance benefit for families with seriously ill children.
  • Double child benefit: Extra benefit for severe disabilities.
The advice is binding on the Municipality of Leiden (IC) or UWV (child benefit). Objection within 6 weeks.

Legal basis

Regulated in:

  • Awb art. 6:10-6:11: Objection procedure.
  • Wwb art. 41: IC conditions.
  • WKOK art. 30: Double benefit.
Based on IZW.

Objection Procedure Step by Step in Leiden

Submit within 6 weeks after receipt.

Step 1: File Objection

In writing to Municipality of Leiden (IC): leiden.nl or post to Bargelaan 190, 2333 CW Leiden. For UWV: uwv.nl.

  • Name, address, BSN.
  • Which advice is contested.
  • Reason (e.g., new medical file).
Tip: Model letter via CIZ or Legal Aid Office Leiden, Stationsweg 46, Leiden.

Step 2: Handling

Municipality of Leiden/UWV decides within 8 weeks. CIZ may request re-assessment. Current benefit remains intact.

Step 3: Decision and Appeal

Well-founded: Advice amended. Not well-founded: Appeal within 6 weeks to District Court The Hague, Location Leiden, President Kennedylaan 1, 2333 CZ Leiden. rechtsspraak.nl.

Your Rights and Obligations

Rights

  • Fair assessment by Municipality of Leiden/UWV.
  • Information and hearing obligation.
  • Free assistance: Legal Aid Office Leiden (071-5173600).

Obligations

  • Provide complete and timely information.
  • Respect deadlines.

Local Assistance in Leiden

  • Municipality of Leiden: Bargelaan 190, 071-516 55 55.
  • Legal Aid Office Leiden: Stationsweg 46, 071-5173600.
  • District Court The Hague, Location Leiden: President Kennedylaan 1.