Reference for a preliminary ruling from the Centrale Raad van Beroep (Netherlands), lodged on 2 July 2012 — F. van der Helder, D. Farrington v College voor zorgverzekeringen (Cvz)

(Case C-321/12)

2012/C 287/39

Language of the case: Dutch

Referring court

Centrale Raad van Beroep

Parties to the main proceedings

Appellants: F. van der Helder, D. Farrington

Respondent: College voor zorgverzekeringen (Cvz)

Question referred

Does the phrase ‘legislation [to which] the pensioner has been subject for the longest period of time’ in Article 28(2)(b) of Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 (1) refer to legislation concerning benefits in respect of sickness and maternity, to legislation concerning cash benefits in respect of old age, or to all legislation concerning the branches of social security mentioned in Article 4 of Regulation No 1408/71 which were applicable pursuant to Title II of that regulation?

(1)  Council Regulation of 14 June 1971 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to members of their families moving within the Community (OJ, English Special Edition 1971 (II), p. 416).