Returning to work after incapacity
Is your period of incapacity for work coming to an end? Then you will be going back to work. Usually, you can make a full return to work. If you are not yet completely well enough to make a full return to work, you can return to work part time. You have the option of receiving guidance from a return-to-work coach.
Full return to work
Are you making a full return to work before or after the end date of your period of incapacity? We refer to this as a 'full return to work'. You have the option of receiving guidance from a return-to-work coach.
Partial return to work
Are you incapacitated for work but want to resume work on a part-time basis? You can! Find out what you need to arrange.
Retirement or death
Your incapacity for work may also expire when you retire or in the event of death.
End of your recognition
During a medical assessment, the health insurance fund's medical officer may decide to discontinue the recognition of your incapacity for work as of a certain date. This is known as the end of your recognition.
Voluntary work
Do you want to do unpaid work or volunteer work when you are incapacitated for work? If so, make a request to do so from the health insurance fund's medical officer in good time.
Extension and relapse
If your incapacity for work is prolonged or if you have a relapse, you have to report your incapacity for work on time again..
Voluntary work
Do you want to do unpaid work or volunteer work when you are incapacitated for work? If so, make a request to do so from the health insurance fund's medical officer in good time.
Read more about incapacity for work
Would you like to know more about your rights and obligations when you first become incapacitated for work? Everything you need to aware about incapacitated for work? We would be happy to help you.
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