Participating in society

In Heerlen, we want everyone to be able to participate, with or without disabilities. We also believe it is important that you can continue to live independently for as long as possible. Sometimes this requires support, for example due to old age, illness, or disability.
We assume that you will first try to solve your problem yourself. See what you can resolve with your family, friends, neighbors, and acquaintances. Is this not enough? Or would you like to submit a new application for support and daytime activities with a personal budget? Please contact buurtteams . 

Call 088-2986395

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Approach

How do we work?

  • Preferably contact us by phone. We can then ask you the right questions right away. You can also fill out the online form. Please fill everything in completely.
  • Do you have no one around you who can help you? Then you can get free help from MEE.
  • The Team WMO examines with you what request for help you have. This involves the following questions:
    • What can you still do yourself?
    • What can people around you do for you?
    • What municipal services can help you?
  • After the interview, we write a report and give you a recommendation. 
  • If so, do you need a customized facility? Make an application to the municipality.

Costs

A customized facility under the Wmo may be subject to a co-payment:

  • This personal contribution is a maximum of €21.80 per month. (2026)
  • Residents with income at the welfare level do not have to pay a co-payment. 

The Central Administrative Office (CAK) collects the co-payment. 

Description

What can you contact us for?

  • You can no longer keep your home clean (household assistance)
  • You can no longer move in and around your home (aids)
  • You can no longer travel independently in the region (transport facility)
  • You can no longer use your home normally (home modification)
  • You want to apply for day care with a personal budget. If you Health have this Health , nothing will change.

You can also apply for a disabled parking permit with us. Applications for disabled parking spaces can be submitted to the Permits Team.

Other care questions?

Do you have questions about counseling or day care? If so, please contact Buurtteams Heerlen.

Objections and appeals

You can object to the decision. Do this within 6 weeks. After that, do you disagree with the ruling on the objection? Then appeal to the court.

More information

www.hetcak.nl

Social Support Act 2015Rijksoverheid.nl)

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