Special social relief
If you unexpectedly have big expenses that you cannot afford, the SZW unit may be able to help you with special social relief. Examples of necessary big expenses include the purchase of a bed, stove, washing machine, refrigerator, fan, baby layette and school supplies for children in secondary education. If you have to extract teeth but have a low income, the SZW unit may also be able to reimburse these costs for you.
Via the links below you can read more about special social relief, specifically on school supplies or tooth extractions.
Am I entitled to special social relief?
To assess whether you are entitled to special social relief, you should contact the concerning department. This can be done by telephone via 715-8888, via e-mail onderstand@rijksdienstcn.com or by visiting the office during consulting hours for social relief One of our employees will inform you about the conditions.
More information?
For the official laws and regulations governing social relief, see the BES Social Relief Act (Besluit Onderstand BES) and the Publication of policy rules for social relief.