Participating in society

In Heerlen, we want everyone to be able to participate. We also believe it’s important for you to be able to live independently for as long as possible. Sometimes this requires support, for example due to old age, illness, or a disability.
We expect you to try to solve your problem on your own first. See what you can resolve with your family, friends, neighbors, and acquaintances. If that’s not enough and you need a home modification, transportation service, assistive device, or help with household chores, fill out the online form or call WMO.

Arrange online

Call 045-5604004

Please note

Would you like to submit a new application for support and daytime activities using a personal budget? Please contact buurtteams at 088-2986395. 

Approach

How do we work?

  • Fill out the online form. If you'd rather not apply online, please call WMO.
  • Do you have no one in your area 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)

Buurtteams

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