Exceptional Family Member Program

Sponsors are required to identify and enroll a family members when the condition or need is first identified by medical provider or school personnel.

Eligible Exceptional Family Members Include:

• Dependent(s) of an active duty service member
• Spouse, child, or parent
• Resides with the sponsor (51%)
• Requires medical specialty care or
• Chronic medical condition requiring more than annual visits with a primary care physician
• Eligible for early intervention services (IFSP)
• Eligible for special education or related services (IEP)

Required form needed for registration:

• DD Form 2792 (all family members)
• DD Form 2792-1 (children with an Individualized Family Services Plan or Individualized Education Program)

Supplemental documentation needed as applicable (i.e., IFSP, IEP, etc.)

Completed forms can be submitted to the local EFMP office or Headquarters EFMP at hqmc.efmp@usmc.mil.

All forms can be downloaded from the DoD Forms Managment Program.

Assignment Coordination

When a family member's specific medical or educational needs are documented via the DD2792 and DD2792-1, HQMC EFMP Assignment specialist use the information to match documented needs to the capability of the proposed PCS location. While the military's mission guides these assignments, when MMOA/MMEA/RAM and EFMP work together, the goal is to find an assignment that supports mission, career progression and family member needs.

Schedule a Assignment Consultation by emailing hqmc.efmp@usmc.mil

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Family Support

Exceptional Family Member Program professionals help families become their own best advocates by providing:

• Information and Referrals
• Helping families successfully transition before, during and after a PCS.
• Supporting families with non-clinical case management.
• Connecting families to important resources and services, such as the School Liaison Officer.

Schedule Appointment

Schedule an appointment with a Family Caseworker to discover how EFMP can support your family's unique needs.

• Ensure your EFMP enrollment paperwork is current. HQMC EFMP Assignment Case Managers utilize the DD 2792 and DD 2792-1 on file to determine the appropriateness of the proposed assignment. Ensuring your paperwork is accurate benefits the timeliness of the screening and helps to put you in a location where family members have access to needed care.

• Share your needs and concerns with your Family Caseworker. Your Family Caseworker will contact you at pre-set intervals throughout your PCS to assist in a smooth transition.

• Request 3-months of medication.

• Visit usmc-mccs.org for MCCS events, services, and support for you and your family.

• Follow your local MCCS Facebook and Instagram to stay connected to your military community and learn about events, resources, and programs offered.

Operations Analysis Directorate Report: Analysis of the Impact of Exceptional Family Member Program Enrollment on Individual Marine Career Progression and Promotion

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EFMP Continuation on Location

How does enrollment in EFMP affect military assignments or postings?

Enrollment in EFMP ensures consideration of a family member's needs during military assignments with the goal to place families in locations that can support those needs.
 

What specific services and support does EFMP offer family members with special needs?

EFMP offers various support services, including information, referrals, and case management.  Families can participate in EFMP events to build connection and support. Some families may be eligible for respite care.
 

How does EFMP impact travel or relocation, especially concerning healthcare access?

EFMP helps facilitate necessary healthcare access during travel or relocation by making medical case management referrals to TRICARE.
 

Does EFMP enrollment qualify me for Priority Housing?

Some individuals enrolled in EFMP will be eligible for priority housing. This status will be listed on your official enrollment letter and is part of the initial and updated enrollment process.
 

How often should information be updated or reassessed within the EFMP system?

Families should update EFMP enrollment every 3 years or when there are changes in the family member's medical or educational needs.
 

How do I disenroll from the program?

If the family member is no longer a dependent, update DEERS and contact hqmc.efmp@usmc.mil to request disenrollment.  If the family member’s medical and/or education condition has resolved, update DD 2792 and DD 2792-1, if applicable and submit with a request for disenrollment.  If the condition still exists, we will not be able to facilitate the disenrollment, as EFMP is a DoD mandatory enrollment program, when qualifying conditions are present.
 

Are there resources available to help navigate the program or advocate for specific needs?

The Exceptional Family Member Program has Family Support professionals who can assist families in navigating the program, accessing resources, and learning how to advocate for their needs.
 

How is personal and medical information handled within the EFMP?

Personal and medical information within the EFMP is treated with strict confidentiality and follows privacy regulations.
 

What can families do if they disagree with a decision made within the EFMP?

Families can address disagreements or concerns about EFMP decisions through established channels, often involving the EFMP office or higher-level appeals processes. 
 

What is Respite Care?

Respite Care is a non-entitlement benefit intended to provide brief rest periods for the primary caregiver(s). Families select hire and pay for their respite care provider and seek reimbursement from EFMP.
 

Am I able to schedule an appointment?

Yes. Contact the Family Support specialist at your local Exceptional Family Member Program to schedule an appointment.