Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

Family members with special medical or educational needs should enroll in the EFMP including spouses, children and dependent adults who:

• Require special medical services for a chronic condition such as asthma, attention deficit disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, etc.
• Receive ongoing services from a medical specialist
• Have significant behavioral health concerns
• Receive early intervention or special education services through an individualized education program or individualized family service plan

Enrollment in the EFMP ensures that family members’ documented medical and educational needs receive consideration during the assignment coordination process. Through the EFMP family support office, families can receive assistance with navigating military and community support systems.

Families can enroll by obtaining paperwork from the EFMP medical point of contact at their local military treatment facility, or, in the Marine Corps, from Marine Corps Community Services. The forms for enrollment are:

• Department of Defense Form 2792, “Family Member Medical Summary.” The service member, spouse or adult family member completes the first page to document medical needs. The family member’s physician or other qualified medical professional completes the rest and includes the diagnosis, frequency of care, medication and any special accommodations the family member requires.

• Department of Defense Form 2792-1, “Special Education/Early Intervention Summary.” The sponsor, parent or legal guardian completes items one through seven of the first page to document educational needs. School or early intervention program personnel complete the remainder of the form, which includes the child’s educational diagnosis. A copy of the individualized education program or individual family service plan pairs with the form.

The military mission is the driving force behind the assignment process, but enrollment in the EFMP ensures that family members’ documented needs are considered in the process. Assignment coordination occurs when the personnel command requests that Department of Defense medical or educational professionals review a family member’s documented needs to determine availability of services at a projected location. Assignment coordination is important because access to appropriate medical and educational services may be limited in some areas, especially in overseas and remote locations.