Our summary
As of October 7, 2026, the UWV requires employers who are 'eigenrisicodragers' (self-insurers) for the Sickness Benefit Act (Ziektewet) to provide more extensive substantiation when requesting a recovery or decision from the UWV. This change aims to better apply the 'human touch' (menselijke maat) in assessments.
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