arbeidsongeschiktheidszorg

Arbeidsongeschiktheid is the condition of being unable to work due to illness, disability, or injury. In Dutch terminology, it covers both temporary and permanent limitations, as well as partial or complete inability to perform one’s job. The term is used in social security and labor law to describe a person’s capacity to work and to determine eligibility for income supports.

The cause of arbeidsongeschiktheid can vary widely, including physical ailments, mental health issues, accidents, or chronic diseases. The impact on work may be short-term or long-lasting, and it can affect an individual’s ability to perform specific tasks or any paid work at all. Work ability is typically assessed in terms of functional limitations rather than diagnoses alone.

In the Netherlands, the UWV (Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen) is the public body responsible for evaluating disability status and administering related benefits. When sickness occurs, employees typically receive wage continuation from their employer for a period of time under the rules of loondoorbetaling bij ziekte. If incapacity continues, a formal assessment may lead to disability benefits under the WIA (Wet werk en inkomen naar arbeidsvermogen), which includes two pathways: IVA (Inkomensvoorziening Volledig Arbeidsongeschikten) for those fully unable to work, and WGA (Werkhervatting Gedeeltelijk Arbeidsongeschikten) for those who can work partially or with rehabilitation.

Evolving policies and eligibility criteria mean that individuals facing arbeidsongeschiktheid should consult their employer and UWV for current procedures, entitlements, and rehabilitation options. The concept is a central part of Dutch social security and labor-market regulation.