Applying for reimbursement of travel expenses to attend appointments at the UWV
Have you been invited to attend an appointment at the Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen – UWV (Employee Insurance Agency) ? You may then be eligible for reimbursement of your travel expenses. Do you need a carer to accompany you to the appointment? Your carer may then also be eligible for a reimbursement.
Last updated on 27 December 2021
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Eligibility for reimbursement of travel expenses by the UWV
To be eligible for travel expenses from the UWV, you must meet certain conditions. For example, you must have been invited to attend an appointment by the UWV. Please consult the UWV website to find out about the reimbursement of travel expenses (in Dutch).
Applying for reimbursement of travel expenses
You can apply for the reimbursement of your travel expenses during your appointment at the UWV. If you would like the travel expenses of your carer to be reimbursed, you must also apply to the UWV for the reimbursement of your carer’s travel expenses (in Dutch). You must do this before you attend your appointment.
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