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Netherlands Faces Massive Rise in Disability Benefit Assessment Waiting Lists

The Netherlands faces a dramatic rise in waiting times for disability benefit assessments, surging from 29,000 to a projected 200,000 by 2030, due to a shortage of medical assessors and a complex assessment system, prompting calls for systemic reform.

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UWV Computer Error Impacts Disability Benefit Calculations

A computer error at the Dutch UWV benefits agency since November 2023 may have led to a small group of disabled people receiving incorrect disability benefits due to flaws in index figures used to calculate 'reference salaries,' impacting disability percentage assessments and benefit eligibility, wi...

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UWV Errors Affect Thousands of Young People's Benefits

The Dutch benefits agency UWV has made significant errors in calculating disability benefits for young people, potentially impacting thousands.

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UWV Computer Error Leads to Potential Disability Benefit Miscalculations

Due to a computer error at the UWV, a Dutch benefits agency, since November 2023, some disabled individuals may have received incorrect disability benefits due to miscalculations in the 'standard wage' used to determine eligibility. The UWV is investigating and expects results mid-next month.

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UWV Benefit Calculation Errors

The Dutch UWV made significant errors in calculating disability benefits, potentially affecting tens of thousands of people. The government will release findings on the scale of the issue and potential solutions.

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