Is the Disability Gap or Disability Gap Extra right for you?

Insure your income in the event of disability

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Centraal Beheer's Disability Gap (WGA Hiaat) insurance gives you extra financial security in case of disability. This insurance comes in two versions: Disability Gap (WGA Hiaat) and Disability Gap Extra (WGA Hiaat uitgebreid). We have outlined the difference between these insurance policies for you below. We have also provided a real-life example to help you make the right choices.

Sample calculation: what will you get?

Sjoerd is 38 years old and is 50% disabled. He works in industrial services. He is unable to find another job to utilise his residual earning capacity. As a result, he will receive a WGA (Return to Work (Partially or temporarily Disabled Persons) Scheme) follow-up benefit of €9,387 up to the state pension age. This causes a significant drop in income for Sjoerd. The following calculation demonstrates what Disability Gap or Disability Gap Extra can do for Sjoerd's income.

  • Age: 38
  • Income: €35,000 (according to uniform wage definition)
  • Disability: 50%
  • Utilisation of residual earning capacity: 0%
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If you have questions about your insurance or options, ask your employer. You must also indicate your choice to your employer in advance; you can use our handy selection form to do so.

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What insurance does Sjoerd's employer take out for him?

Income after disability up to the state pension age

Rekenvoorbeeld WGA Hiaat Engels

Disability Gap

With Disability Gap, Sjoerd will receive €2,863 in addition to the follow-up benefit until the state pension age. This amount is based on his last-earned wage. The benefit depends on Sjoerd's disability rating. The WGA follow-up benefit of €9,387 brings him to €12,250. This is 35% of his last-earned wage.
  • WGA follow-up benefit: €9,387
  • Disability Gap: €2,863
  • Total: €12,250 (2024)
Rekenvoorbeeld WGA Hiaat uitgebreid Engels

Disability Gap Extra

With Disability Gap Extra, Sjoerd will receive €15,113 in addition to the follow-up benefit until the state pension age. Disability Gap Extra aims to maintain a minimum income of 70% (70% of €35,000 = €24,500) of the last earned wage (up to the WIA wage ceiling). The WGA follow-up benefit of €9,387 brings him to €24,500. This is 70% of his last-earned wage.
  • WGA follow-up benefit: €9,387
  • Disability Gap Extra: €15,113
  • Total: €24,500 (2024)

The differences

Disability Gap

Disability Gap Extra
What amount will be paid out in compensation? This depends on the disability rating (minimum 35%). This does not depend on the disability rating (minimum 35%). You will receive at least 70% of your last earned wage before becoming disabled.
When will you receive compensation? If you earn less than 50% of your residual earning capacity according to UWV, subject to a minimum annual income of €22,500. You will receive 5% additional coverage if you use 50% or more of your residual earning capacity. You will also receive compensation if you earn less than 50% of what UWV believes you can earn.
For which WGA benefits will you receive compensation? The insurance provides compensation if you receive a WGA follow-up benefit. There is income security if you receive a WGA benefit, including a WGA follow-up benefit or WGA wage supplement benefit.
You can get comprehensive protection against income loss in the event of long-term disability with Disability Gap insurance through your employer.

Use our handy WIA calculator to work out the consequences for your employees. 
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