Financial Management & Planning

Managing money is a necessary skill for everyone -- but it's especially important if a chronic disorder had become a fact of your life. You will need regular doctor visits and medications. It's likely that you will have to pay at least part of the cost associated with your disorder. There are several steps you can take to manage your money, just as there are steps you can take to manage your epilepsy. Most of the information below is meant for adults living with epilepsy. However, where appropriate, there is information for parents who have a child with a seizure disorder.

This material was created through a partnership with the National Endowment for Financial Education.

Employment & Finance

Many financial issues are related to work, and ordinary job decisions are more complex for people who have epilepsy themselves or who have children with epilepsy.

» Changing Jobs Safely

» Financially Surviving a Leave of Absence

» Understanding Health Care Plans

» Understanding Health Care Provisions

Managing Resources

Managing resources is important for every family. Special considerations come into play for individuals and families dealing with a chronic disorder like epilepsy. The Epilepsy Foundation and other organizations are resources for financial planning considerations.

» Federal Government Programs

» Digging Out of Debt

» Practical Ideas for Cutting Spending

Financial Planning

The best time to handle the "big issues" such as life insurance and estate planning is when you are feeling fine. We recommend that you make it a matter of routine to revisit your life insurance and estate planning needs every so often.

» Handling Estate Issues

» Planning Financially for a Child with Epilepsy

» Post-Secondary Education: Scholarships & Financial Aid