WIEG Benefit Maximum Amount Leiden

What does the WIEG benefit entail?

This benefit covers income loss during paid parental leave after the birth of your child. The Sociale Verzekeringsbank (SVB) pays it out based on your average salary from the three preceding months. Valid for max. 52 weeks. Combinable with parental salary or partner salary, not with unemployment benefit.

Statutory basis

Regulated in the Income Provision Act for the First Family Year (WIEG), Book 7 Civil Code:

• Article 7:900 CC – Basic rules WIEG
• Article 7:901 CC – Access conditions
• Article 7:902 CC – Amount calculation
• Article 7:903 CC – Maximum amount and duration

In Leiden: consult Rechtbank Den Haag, Locatie Leiden for legal proceedings.

Maximum Amount WIEG Benefit 2024

The weekly maximum is €2,120 in 2024, set by the Ministry of SZW. Calculated as 70% of your daily wage (ref. period: 3 months prior to leave), with this cap.

Calculation example

For average daily wage €280:

1. Daily wage: €280
2. 70% = €196/day
3. €196 × 7 = €1,372/week

You receive €1,372/week (below maximum). For €350/day: max. €2,120/week.

Annual maximum

€2,120 × 52 = €110,240 (theoretical; lower in practice for lesser incomes).

Rights and obligations

Rights

• Benefit if conditions met during leave (16-52 weeks).
• Combinable with parental/partner salary (not unemployment benefit).
• Tax-free up to €3,800; remainder taxable.

Obligations

• Application to SVB before leave starts.
• Provide income data for three months prior.
• No significant work during leave.
• Report changes to SVB.

Local assistance in Leiden

• Juridisch Loket Leiden: Stationsweg 46 – Free advice.
• Rechtbank Den Haag, Locatie Leiden – For disputes.

Frequently asked questions

Question: Can I stop the WIEG benefit?
Answer: Yes, report changes directly to SVB.

Question: What if my income changes?
Answer: Recalculation possible; check with Juridisch Loket Leiden.