Exceptional Family Member Program
Supporting military families with exceptional needs.
Active Duty Soldier
- Responsible to enroll, update, or disenrollment EFM as needed based on diagnosis or condition
- Update EFMP forms every 3 years at a minimum (HRC will not issue orders if the EFMP enrollment expires within the next 6 months).
- Verify that all EFMP forms are completed/signed and submitted.
Primary Care Manager (PCM)
- Screen Family members (adults and children) for eligible diagnosis during routine health care appointments.
- Complete all overseas physicals
- Complete and/or update required forms with sponsor, spouse or patient of EFM as required.
Case Coordinator
- Ensure DD2792 has been completed by a physician for each family member with an eligible condition
- Ensure DD2792-1 has been completed by EIS/School and has a current ISFP or IEP.
EFMP Physician
- Provide medical oversight for EFMP
- Ensure eligible EFMs are coded
- Establish policies to ensure effective screening, identification, and referral for enrollment Conducts all overseas screening and signs all DA5888s
Enrollment/Renewal
Dependents must reside in the Fort Bliss or El Paso Region for processing of all EFMP paperwork.
Below you will find a check list that you will need to have done enroll/update/disenrollment of your EFMP status:
**Remember if the patient is over the age of 18 years of age they have to sign their own forms.** (This is something we have run into often that people do not consider when completing paperwork, should be stressed that it is required.)
All Educational Enrollment
DD 2792-1 if:
The DD2792-1 needs to be completed by your child's school. Once the form is completed, sign the DD2792-1 page 2 line 7a-7d. After this form is completed and signed, please return the DD2792-1 with a copy of your child's IFSP/IEP to the EFMP-Medical Office.
Birth – 3 yrs.’ have or requires an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
3-21 yrs.’ have or require and Individualized Educational Plan (IEP)
DD2792-1 is completed by EIS or School personnel. All completed DD2792-1 must be accompanied with a current ISFP/IEP (will NOT except expired ISFP/IEP).
DD2792-1 (School accompanied with a current IEP or IFSP)
Family Member Travel Screening (FMTS)
Additional Information
If you need assistance with non-medical aspect of EFMP – such as navigating the E-EFMP website, properly uploading documents, or support with educational enrollment or IEPs – please click the link below to connect with an ACS System Navigator who can guide you through the process.
https://bliss.armymwr.com/programs/acs/exeptional-familymember-program
U.S. Army Medical EFMP
https://efmp.amedd.army.mil/