Applying for debt discharge if you have been overpaid unemployment benefit (WW) or have received it without being entitled to it
If you have been overpaid unemployment benefit (WW), or if you have received it without being entitled to it, the UWV will reclaim that amount from you. You are obliged to repay the overpayment. If you are unable to repay the amount, you can apply to the UWV for full or partial discharge.
Eligibility for debt discharge
To obtain full or partial debt discharge, you must meet certain conditions. For example, for the last three years, your income cannot have been more than 90% or 95% of the threshold for obtaining income support. Please consult the UWV website to find out about eligibility for debt discharge (in Dutch).
Applying for debt discharge
Please contact the UWV to apply for debt discharge by calling the UWV telephone number for employees (in Dutch).