Exceptional Family Member Program-Enrollment Criteria
It is DoD policy that family members who meet the following criteria will be enrolled in the EFMP:
- Potentially life threatening conditions and/or chronic medical/physical conditions requiring intensive follow-up support (such as high risk newborns; patients with a diagnosis of cancer within the last 5 years; sickle cell disease; insulin dependent diabetes) or sub-specialty care.
- Chronic mental health diagnosis (such as bi-polar, conduct, major affective, thought or personality disorders), inpatient mental health service within the last 5 years, mental health services required at the present time, including patients under the care of their primary care manager (PCM).
- A diagnosis of asthma or other respiratory related diagnosis with wheezing which meets one of the following criteria:
- Routine use of inhaled anti-inflammatory agents and/or bronchodilators.
- History of emergency room use or clinic visits for acute asthma exacerbations.
- History of one or more hospitalizations within the past 5 years.
- History of one or more intensive care unit admissions.
- A diagnosis of attention deficit disorder/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) that meet one of the following criteria:
- A co-morbid psychological diagnosis.
- Requires multiple medications, psycho-pharmaceuticals (other than stimulants) or does not respond to normal doses of medication.
- Requires management and treatment by a mental health provider(s) (e.g. Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Social Worker).
- Require subspecialty consultants other than family practice more than twice a year on a chronic basis.
- Requires modifications of the educational curriculum or the use of behavioral management staff.
- Requires adaptive equipment.
- Requires Assistive technology devices or services.
- Requires wheelchair accessible/housing modifications.
- Has or requires an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
- Has or requires an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
The enrollment process includes completion of Medical (2792) and/or Educational (2792-1) forms by your family members primary physician or specialist. The EFMP office facilitates the enrollment process which includes providing enrollment forms, assistance in preparing forms, reviewing for accuracy and forwarding completed paperwork to HQMC (EFMP) for screening.
EFMP assists military families in managing the dual demands of a military career and the special needs of a family member. An Exceptional Family Member (EFM) is a family member, enrolled in DEERS who may require special medical or educational services based upon a diagnosed physical, intellectual, or emotional need.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Exceptional Family Member Program Office
Bldg. 598
MCAS Box 99132
Yuma, AZ 85369-9132
Phone: 269-2949/5233 |
