Applying for sickness benefits? Get free advice!

Questioner

Hello, I am a 54 year old woman, I have rheumatism and fribromyalgia, diabetes and a few other things, so I can no longer work, my husband does work. Can I qualify for sick pay? I've never had that before, but I was wondering.

Lawyer

Good day, In general, if you do not work, you cannot receive sickness benefits if you are ill. If you have unemployment benefits and cannot work due to illness, you will receive sickness benefits from the UWV.

Lawyer

No, if you have not worked, you are not eligible for a WIA benefit.

Questioner

thank you (i did work before we had children and i got sick but not anymore)