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 September 2024
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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.
Applying for reimbursement of travel expenses
You can apply for the reimbursement of your travel expenses during your appointment at the UWV.
If you cannot travel alone due to a disability or for medical reasons, and you need to bring someone to your appointment, they might be entitled to claim travel expenses too. You must do this before you attend your appointment. You can call the UWV helpline.
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