The Benefit Act for Civilian War Victims 1940-1945
The Benefit Act for Civilian War Victims 1940-1945 (Wubo Act) is for people who:
- were affected by violent acts of war as civilians during the Second World War
- were victims of events during the Bersiap period in the former Dutch East Indies
If you have suffered permanent damage to your health as a result of your experiences during the war, you may qualify for financial assistance under the Wubo scheme. There are different types of financial assistance available.
Everyone who is recognised as a civilian war victim can receive a supplement to help improve their living conditions. This is a tax-free amount.
If the permanent damage to your health resulted in loss of income during your working life , you can get a monthly benefit.
If you have already reached your pension age and your family income is below the social minimum , you can get an income guarantee benefit.
The amount of your benefit depends on the following:
- your age
- your civil status
- Any other income you have
The amount is adjusted twice a year in January and July in line with the minimum wage .
Read more about the Wubo scheme in our brochures
If your partner died as a result of war violence suffered as a civilian during the Second World War, or if your partner had started receiving a benefit from us before they died, you can qualify for a benefit as a surviving relative.
If you have extra costs for facilities or services you need because you suffered damage to your health as a result of persecution, and you are not reimbursed for these costs, you may qualify for a contribution from us. These costs could be for medical treatment, home help or travel.
The amount you can receive will be established based on your individual circumstances. Read more about contributions towards costs in our brochure.
If you do not suffer from permanent damage to your health or you are not in need of financial assistance, but you still want to be officially recognised as a victim of persecution, please contact our Department for Members of the Resistance and Victims of War (V&O).