Benefit Act for Victims of Persecution 1940-1945
The Benefit Act for Victims of Persecution 1940-1945 (Wuv Act) provides for financial assistance for people who were persecuted in Europe or Asia during the Second World War.
If you have permanent damage to your health as a result of the persecution you suffered, you may qualify for financial assistance under the Wuv scheme. This could be a monthly benefit or a contribution towards costs for facilities or services, or both.
Monthly benefit
You may qualify for a monthly benefit if you have permanent damage to your health as a result of the persecution you suffered. The amount of the benefit depends on:
- your age
- your civil status
- any other income you have
The benefit amount is adjusted twice a year in January and July in line with the Dutch minimum wage .
Benefits for surviving partners
If your partner died as a result of persecution, or if your partner had started receiving a benefit from us before they died, you may qualify for a benefit as a surviving relative. For more information, see our brochure.
Contributions towards costs
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 your individual circumstances.
Download our brochure for detailed information on contributions towards costs.
Applying for recognition only
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).