CHAPTER 07 · NETHERLANDS
Action Plan and reintegration
When there is an employer, the employee and employer draw up the Action Plan (Plan van aanpak) no later than 2 weeks after the Problem Analysis (Probleemanalyse). If you receive a Ziektewet benefit and have no employer, you make a plan with UWV’s reintegration adviser.
Step by step
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Read the Problem Analysis
Check which functional abilities, limitations and recommendations the occupational physician (bedrijfsarts) has described. Medical details do not belong in the employer’s section.
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Make specific arrangements
Record duties, hours, workplace adjustments, responsibilities, review dates and achievable next steps.
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Review progress regularly
According to UWV, the employer and employee discuss progress at least once every 6 weeks and adjust the plan where necessary.
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Report problems early
If arrangements break down, discuss this with the case manager or reintegration adviser. An expert opinion (deskundigenoordeel) may be available in some situations.
Deadlines and responsibilities
- Employee and employer: jointly agree, implement and review the arrangements.
- Occupational physician or occupational health service: provide the Problem Analysis and medical-functional advice.
- Case manager or UWV adviser: monitor progress under the applicable procedure.
Documents and evidence
- Problem Analysis (Probleemanalyse)
- Action Plan (Plan van aanpak) and amendments
- Progress review or first-year evaluation
- Non-medical arrangements and responses
WHEN HELP IS NEEDED
Do not wait while a deadline is running
Do not sign without checking the document. Record factually what you disagree with and request a correction or explanation in good time. For a UWV plan, the decision states whether an objection (bezwaar) is possible.
Grovea does not replace a doctor, lawyer, occupational physician (bedrijfsarts) or a UWV decision. Always check your personal letter and the current official source.
