News item | 11-29-2022 | 14:14
As of 1 January 2023, the cost-sharing standard will be changed so that young people up to the age of 27 who live at home no longer count as cost-sharing roommates for their housemates. The Senate has approved this today. Just like with the Broad Offensive package of measures.
Those who turn 21 and live at home with their parents entitled to social assistance must contribute to household costs. Due to the income that he or she then earns, the benefits of his co-residents aged 21 or older, in this case the parents, will be adjusted downwards. We call this the cost-sharing standard. From 1 January, this only happens from the moment a young person turns 27. This prevents many difficulties in welfare families.
Minister Schouten: “From the many stories I have heard from families entitled to social assistance, we know that they experience a lot of stress around their child’s 21st birthday. Something that should be festive threatens to bring additional problems, such as financial problems or even homelessness for the young person himself. By raising the age, we prevent this and remove the negative consequences for the benefit of the parent(s).
Broad Offensive
The cost-sharing standard was part of a broader package of measures, called the Broad Offensive bill. This bill is intended to help more people with an occupational disability who fall under the Participation Act find a job and/or keep them in work. Today, the Senate also approved this entire package of measures. This also creates more opportunities for appropriate personal support. And the four-week search term for certain young people with an occupational disability will be abolished. These measures will take effect from July next year.
However, one measure will already take effect in January, namely that benefit recipients who work part-time with a wage cost subsidy will receive a partial release of their income from that work. This part is therefore not settled with the assistance.
Schouten: “That is extremely important, because work should pay off, for everyone. We are taking a big step in this direction.”