Utrecht to Increase Oversight to Combat Wmo Fraud

The municipality of Utrecht is taking steps to strengthen oversight on Wmo and Youth services due to concerns about criminal activities in the healthcare sector.

Utrecht faces challenges in the social domain. The number of people needing care is increasing, while resources are limited. There is misuse by unreliable care providers. Linda Voortman, the alderman, emphasizes the need for stricter policies. With a new implementation program, the municipality aims to tackle these providers and effectively allocate care funds. Utrecht introduces a separate program for Wmo and Youth oversight, focusing on prevention and better agreements with care providers. The capacity for oversight is doubled. Undermining in healthcare remains a problem requiring national attention. Read the Implementation Program for Wmo and Youth Act 2025-2027.