What does fall under the Wmo?
Customization is personal help. This concerns, for example, a mobility scooter, domestic help or an adjustment in the home (such as a stairlift). But ‘Tafeltje dekje’, a wheelchair and help with the upbringing of children also fall under the Wmo. This type of customization is offered in consultation with the municipality. You pay a personal contribution of a maximum of 19 euros for these facilities.
What is not covered by the Wmo?
If you break a leg and temporarily need crutches, you must arrange this yourself through a home care shop. This is therefore not done through the Wmo. The same applies to, for example, a shower chair. Modifications to a home that you do not own (such as a holiday home or caravan) are also not covered by the Wmo. Personal care (help with getting up, showering, dressing, shaving, eating and drinking) is reimbursed under another law, the Exceptional Medical Expenses Act.