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Understanding the Importance of the Exceptional Family Member Program
Important Benefits The EFMP Program supports military families with
special needs using 3 separate components.
1. Identification and Enrollment: When a family member is identified with special medical and or educational needs, the needs are documented through the EFMP program using the following DD-‐2792 – Family Member Medical Summary and or a DD-‐2792-‐1 Special Education/Early Intervention Summary. These forms are completed by the PCM or medical provider and “Q-‐code” the AD family member.
Although the enrollment process differs between the Military Branches, there are commonalities:
-‐ All use DD 2792 and DD 2792-‐1 forms for enrollment -‐ DD 2792 is reviewed by medical personnel. -‐ DD 2792-‐1 is reviewed by educational personnel. -‐ All submit the completed forms to the receiving location for review. -‐ The receiving location indicates whether a need for care is substantiated and available. -‐ All treat this information as confidential and private, and share only on a need-‐to-‐know basis.
Military personnel can access enrollment forms and receive assistance with the forms at the following locations, and online at :
-‐ Army – Military Treatment Facility (MTF) – EFMP Office -‐ Marine Corps – Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) – EFMP Manager -‐ Navy – MTF – EFMP Coordinators’ Office -‐ Air Force – MTF – Special Needs Information and Assignment Coordination (SNIAC) Officer
2. Assignment Coordination: The EFMP determines whether an enrolled family member’s care needs can be met at a projected assignment location e.g. PCS moves. The identified special need(s) are reviewed by the EFMP or SNIAC office when the AD member is being considered for assignments. This is done to ensure that the gaining station can adequately meet the special needs family member’s requirements.
3. Family Support. Finally, the third prong of the EFMP is to provide access, resources and services as a complete Special Needs Resource Center. The EFMP family support functions include, but are not limited to:
-‐ Information and referral for military and community services -‐ Relocation assistance -‐ Financial management -‐ Local school and early intervention services information -‐ Case management -‐ Education -‐ Respite Care
Requirements for the EFMP
Currently, all Title 10 Active Duty Members regardless of military branch, are required to enroll in EFMP once Q-‐Coded.
Air Force Reserves and Air National Guard are not currently required to enroll as there is no active Q-‐coding component. However, if activated, they follow the same requirements as Active Duty members. This however is subject to change as the Reserve Component is being reviewed for eligibility of this benefit.
Addi:onal Informa:on Sources The Exceptional Advocate – Military Families with Special Needs
Newsletter http://apps.mhf.dod.mil/pls/psgprod/f?p=EFMPNEWS%3ACOVER%3A0%3A%3A%3A%3AMONTH%2CYEAR%3AAugust%2C2011
Maryland Disability Law Center for legal information at http://www.mdlclaw.org/
The EFMP at www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/tf/efmp
The new EFMP site and mobile app, which provides information on the program, locators for services, and resources at http://apps.mhf.dod.mil/pls/psgprod/f?p=EFMPMOBILE:HOME:0
PCS TO NEW DUTY STATION
Prior to moving, EFM Families must consider: Availability of care and therapies
Local/state resources
Available schools
Housing
Traffic
Cost of living
Family support
Recommendations
Respite Care
