Managing money

After a brain injury, managing finances is important. While there is public health coverage and insurance, the person with the injury will still be facing new and most likely unexpected financial challenges such as loss of income (if they are not able to work), rehabilitation costs, adaptive equipment expenses, and possibly long-term care costs. This is all going to add up, and it can be overwhelming and stressful to manage finances on top of recovering from a brain injury. If the person with a brain injury is your partner or family member, you may be affected financially as well. You may need to become the primary financial provider for the household, start paying for long-term care, or have to trim your expenses if experiencing a loss of income.

This can be incredibly stressful, particularly if you become the one responsible for managing all the money. The more familiar you become with your finances, the better you can manage them. This includes understanding your assets and debts, options for savings, and how to plan for the future. You should also be aware of financial assistance programs that may be available. You can ask for assistance from a financial professional to help with organizing and managing your finances.

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Tips for managing money after brain injury

Savings plans

Financial assistance after brain injury

After a brain injury, the person with a brain injury may be eligible for financial assistance at the federal or provincial/territorial levels. Find out more about financial assistance available after brain injury in Canada.

Please note: they may not be eligible for all financial assistance programs. You can find additional resources for managing money on the Government of Canada website.

Provincial and territorial disability services

Each province and territory has disability services. They can help you find out what financial assistance may be available to the person with a brain injury.


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