Unemployment Benefits (RVA/ONEM)
Werkloosheidsuitkeringen (RVA/ONEM)
Paid by Rijksdienst voor Arbeidsvoorziening (RVA/ONEM) via uitbetalingsinstellingen (vakbond, CAPAC/HVW) · 🇧🇪 Belgium
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 4 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
2 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
First compensation period: 65% of last wage (capped, highest wage ceiling 4.265,98 EUR/month) during the first 3 months, then 60%; afterwards a flat-rate amount by family situation. New rules from 01.03.2026 including time limitation.
https://www.rva.be/documentatie/bedragen
A researcher has read this record against the official page.
Verified on 12 August 2026
Source: www.rva.be
Related reading: How to read a grant eligibility rule
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