Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

Why does EFMP exist?

To support an all-volunteer force and their families by ensuring Family members’ medical and educational needs are considered each time they process for an assignment where Family member travel is authorized at Government expense and related services are available within the local commuting area.

Who is eligible?

Spouses and children of Service Members (Active Duty, USAR, AGR, Title 10, Title 32) from all branches of services, who have medical conditions (physical, emotional, developmental, or intellectual) which require specialty care and also those who have special education needs.

What does EFMP do?

DoD EFMP Required Actions: Medical enrollment (DD Form 2792) signed by physician.  Medical and Educational Enrollment (DD Form 2792-1) signed by a school for those who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Educational Enrollments are always and only considered for OCONUS.

Installation EFMP - Family Services: Offers specialized support to EFMP families on and off base with access to care, school support with special education and accommodations, federal and state benefits i.e. Social Security and Medicaid waivers for respite, inclusive and specialized recreation opportunities. 

When is EFMP Required?

DoD EFMP Required Actions: Renew Enrollment every 3 years, for new diagnosis, if a change is needed to housing accommodations, specialists, and/or how often. Disenrollment may occur for divorce (court order provided), a child is no longer DEERS recipient or in the home, or when ongoing healthcare and/or school special education services are no longer required. 

EFMP Family Support Services:  Services are elective and may be accessed at any time.  Service members are invited during in/out processing to provide their Family POC contact information to offer specialized support.  

Where can I find EFMP Services?

DoD EFMP Required Actions: Military Treatment Facility, Madigan Army Medical Center Tower for Army and McChord Clinic for Air Force. 

EFMP Family Support Services: Directorate of Personnel and Family Readiness for all branches (formerly known as Army Community Service and Armed Forces Community Service).

EFMP Family Support Locations

Register online for an initial Family Support phone consult! 
Visit our Facebook Page and click the blue "Book Now" button for a menu of options. 

EFMP at the Service Member & Family Assistance Center (SFAC)

· 9059 Gardner Loop  (Lewis-Main) | Phone: +1(253)967-7166

EFMP at McChord Field

· Bldg. 100, COL Joe Jackson Blvd. (McChord Field) | Phone: +1(253)967-7166
· Thursday & Friday only for this location

· Bldg. 6993 Jackson Ave. (Lewis-Main) | Phone: +1(253)967-7166
· By appointment only

EFMP Medical:
 

Enrollments

• MTF EFMP Army POC: Madigan Army Medical Center
• MTF EFMP Air Force POC: McChord Clinic: +1 (253) 982-3350 
• Air Force EMFP Family Vector
• Family Member Medical Summary
  Instructions for DD Form 2792
  DD Form 2792 (Form - For Enrollment / Renewal)
• Special Education / Early Intervention Summary
  Instructions for DD Form 2792-1
  DD Form 2792-1 (Form - For Enrollment / Renewal) 
   

1. All steps identified and processed in Q-Base

1. Soldier receives levy packet from HRC, identified for potential overseas assignment.
2. Soldier completes levy packet with unit S1.
3. Unit S1 provides paperwork to Waller Hall.
4. Waller Hall initiates Travel screening process with MAMC EFMP office.
5. MAMC EFMP office contacts Soldier .mil email to initiate the overseas screening.
6. Travel screening will be completed virtually.
7. MAMC EFMP conducts Travel screening to include a detailed review of medical records (family members seen outside of MAMC will be asked to provide records).
8. EFMP enrollment will be initiated or updated during this process when indicated.
9. In rare cases, screening will not be able to proceed without a physical exam

EFMP Reports for Units (per ALARACT 35-2011)

• Guide: EFMP Report Datastore (eMILPO) 
• Guide: EFMP Report MEDPROS

Directions

• Walking Directions: SFAC - DPFR EFMP - SFAC
• Driving Directions: CARES
• Driving Directions: SFAC

Child Care On Base

• Child & Youth Services Registration (Child & School Age Care, Hourly, Sports, SKIES) 

Respite Care Military Programs

• Army EFMP Respite Care: Email Us
• Air Force EFMP Respite Care:
  Step 1:   Air Force Respite Medical Verification Form
  Step 2:  Bring verification to Air Force EFMP at McChord • 253-982-3350
  Step 3:  Send both forms to the Air Force Respite HQ Team
• Tricare ECHO Home Care & Respite

Education

• IEP/504 Support
• Education Directory for Special Needs 0 to 21 by State
• Early Support for Infant and Toddlers (IFSP)
• Transition Planning Youth to Adulthood
• WA Code for IEPs (Adopted federal legislation, IDEA)
• DoED - 504 Guidelines

Federal

• Social Security FAQs
• Military Survivor Benefits Plan (SBP) for Incapacitated 
• Military SBP Annuity to Special Needs Trust (SNT) ​​​​​​

State

• Washington Department of Social & Health Services
  Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), Medicaid Waiver Eligibility
• DDA Eligibility
• DDA - How to Apply

Recommended sites from Seattle Childrens

• Medline Plus, National Institute of Health, US National Library of Medicine

Madigan

• Official Website for Madigan Army Medical Center

Coverage

• Tricare
• Tricare West HealthNet Federal
• Tricare US Family Health Plan
• Secondary Dependency-Incapacitated (Keeping Tricare for 21 yo)

Upcoming JBLM EFMP Events

• JBLM DPFR Facebook page

Military-Connected Programs

• Special Olympics on JBLM (CYS Sports +1 (253) 967-2405)
• JBLM Outdoor Recreation

• Emergency Preparedness Fact Sheets Topics A-Z (8 languages)
• Make a Plan
• JBLM Alert Messages
• Local Alert Messages

• Pierce County Door-to-Door Shuttle
• Disabled Parking - Placards
• Travel beyond 100 miles (Tricare Prime Reimbursement)