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.
Legal basis
Regulated in:
- Awb art. 6:10-6:11: Objection procedure.
- Wwb art. 41: IC conditions.
- WKOK art. 30: Double benefit.
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).
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.