Third-Year Counseling:
After 104 weeks of illness
Third-Year Guidance
After two years (104 weeks) of illness, the standard absenteeism support provided under the Wet verbetering Poortwachterends. Sometimes, additional support is still needed after this period. In that case, you can take advantage of our third-year support program. This extended program lasts for a maximum of 52 weeks (1 year). After a total of no more than 156 weeks (3 years), the support program ends permanently
What are the costs?
Do you have an MKB Fit Excellent? If so, this guidance is completely free. There are no additional costs involved.
When should you request third-year academic advising?
You can use the third-year mentoring program in the following three situations:
- You apply for WIA benefits together with your employee
Would you like to continue working together on reintegration for a little longer? If so, you can start a new advisory process. Please note: You must apply for this extension jointly before week 93 of the illness. Contact us in a timely manner to ensure that the support process continues smoothly. - The UWV imposes a wage penalty
If the UWV determines that insufficient efforts have been made toward reintegration, it may impose a wage penalty. In that case, they will not yet process the WIA application. In this situation, you are required to continue paying your employee’s wages for up to one additional year (usually 70%).We’ll help you handle this properly and continue the reintegration process in the right way. - The UWV is experiencing delays
The UWV is currently taking longer to make a decision on WIA applications. If you still need support after 104 weeks, you can apply for third-year support through us.
Want to arrange this? Contact your employability coach or fill out the request form. We will help you further!
Frequently Asked Questions About Third-Year Advising
What exactly is third-year mentoring?
This is additional assistance with reintegration after the first two years (104 weeks) of sick leave. This assistance is intended for employers and employees who voluntarily continue working beyond that period, who are subject to a wage penalty, or who must wait for a decision from the UWV.
Are there any costs associated with the coaching provided with an MKB Fit Excellent?
No, third-year guidance is included as standard in the Excellent subscription with ZekerArbo. You don't pay anything extra.
When should I apply for third-year advising?
Apply for assistance as soon as you know that the reintegration process will continue beyond two years. For example, if the UWV imposes a wage penalty on you.
What is the maximum duration of the third-year mentoring program?
The extension of the return-to-work program and our support services last for a maximum of 52 weeks (1 year). The entire process always ends definitively after 156 weeks (3 years) of sick leave.
As an employer, do I have to continue paying wages in the third year?
Yes, whether the UWV imposes a wage penalty or you voluntarily postpone the WIA application, you, as the employer, are still required to continue paying the sick employee’s wages (at least 70%). Our support is aimed at keeping this period as short as possible.
Access to all services through an appropriate subscription
MKB FiT Basis
All you'll essentially need
- Low start rate
- Absenteeism Guidance
- Pay for the services taken
MKB FiT Compleet
Your all-in approach to Sickness Absence. With no unexpected costs.
- All-in absence management for 2 years
- Direction by your own employability coach
- No unexpected costs
- Includes tailor made Absence protocol
MKB FiT Premium
Very confident through preventive coaching
- Within 72 hours of preventive coaching via Yet
- All-in absence management for 2 years
- Guidance by your personal employability coach
- Free membership to the FiTClub
- No unexpected costs
- Includes tailor made Absence protocol for your company
MKB FiT Excellent
Totally secure through poortwachtergarantie
- Includes poortwachtergarantie
- Within 72 hours of preventive coaching via Yet
- Complete absence management, even after 2 years
- Guidance by your personal employability coach
- No unexpected costs
- Free membership to the FiTClub
- Includes tailor made Absence protocol for your company