Personal budget (PGB)
A personal budget (PGB) is money (a budget) that people use to arrange and pay for their own support and guidance. This can be for youth care or from the Wmo (Social Support Act). A number of things regarding the PGB have changed since January 1, 2015.
How does it work?
Drawing rights
On January 1, 2015, the so-called 'draw right' was introduced. This means that the SVB (Social Insurance Bank) receives the PGB money and pays the invoices. The money is therefore no longer deposited directly into the user's bank account.
Declare
View the SVB website for more information about submitting a claim.
Personal Care Budget (PGB) after January 1, 2015
Within the Social Support Act (Wmo), the option for a Personal Care Budget (PGB) remains. However, the rules are changing. The municipality will assess whether the support can be provided by the care provider that the resident prefers. This is the so-called care in kind. Anyone who still wants a PGB must be able to manage this money properly. The PGB will also remain within the new Youth Act, but the conditions will be stricter.
Want to know more?
Read more about the personal budget on Regelhulp.nl and on svb.nl/pgb
Report about PGB or care providers
As a resident of the municipality, you can express your concerns about care providers and/or about the use/deployment of the PGB (personal care budget).
With regard to the use/deployment of PGB, this may include, for example:
- a suspicion that the PGB was requested unjustifiably;
- a suspicion that a PGB is not being used correctly.
With regard to expressing concerns about care providers, this may include, for example:
- the treatment of clients
- about insufficient supervision
- about the safety of the clients.
You can also report any other suspicions or doubts about the quality of care providers.
By discussing this with PGB holders and care providers, abuses can be resolved and/or prevented. In this way, we are working towards better quality of care and legitimate use of the PGB (personal care budget).
What applies to you?
Did you know that many households struggle to make ends meet? There are many regulations and allowances, but how do you know what you are entitled to? The online tool 'That applies to me' can help. In just a few clicks, you can see what you may be entitled to. After that, you can choose to apply for the regulation or allowance yourself, or get help with the application.