Number of WAO, Wajong and WAZ benefits by region

The table shows the number of benefits in the context of a number of laws on disability. It is about the law on the disability insurance (WAO), the Incapacity for Work Act— provision for young people with disabilities (Wajong) and the Incapacity for Work Act— self-employed (WAZ) insurance. From 1 January 2004, workers who are ill on or after that date may no more claim to a WAO benefit. These employees after the employer has paid the salary for two years, apply for a benefit under the Work Act as of 1 January 2006 and income by labour capacity (WIA). For the people, who are already Having WAO benefit doesn't change anything. The number of benefits in the the framework of the WIA has not yet been included in the tables. Expected this will be the case at the end of 2009. From 1 August 2004, self-employed persons who are ill on or after that date no longer claim a benefit under the WAZ. For those who already have a WAZ benefit, nothing changes. The data are broken down by the following persons and benefits characteristics: — gender; — age; — region. Data is available from: 1st quarter of 1998. Status of the figures: the data is provisional or final. Changes compared to the previous version: 19 March 2010. The preliminary figures for the 4th quarter of 2009 are added. When are new figures coming? the table has been discontinued due to the appearance of a new table. The figures from this table are included in the new table with disability benefits by region.