Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
The purpose
What is EFMP? The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a program offered by each service to support families with special medical and educational needs throughout the service member’s career. Ensure eligible family members with special needs, whether it be medical, educational or both are enrolled in EFMP. Family members should enroll in EFMP when a qualifying condition is diagnosed. Each branch has its own EFMP and enrollment process.
EFMP family support services are available at your installation. The family support services team is your main point of contact for EFMP information. The family support services team can also answer specific EFMP questions based on your branch or installation.
They can connect you with:
- Military Support Services and Resources
- Community Support Services and Resources
Visit the
Specials Needs Resources page on
Military One Source for more information about the EFMP.
To find an EFMP representative, visit the Military Installations website at
http://www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil.
If you are overseas, contact the TRICARE Area Office Director at
1-888-777-8343 and choose the menu option for your overseas area.
Active-duty sponsors who have family members that meet the criteria for specific medical or educational needs are mandated to be enrolled to ensure needed medical or services are available at the gaining MTF.
References and Instructions
Navy Medicine Forms
EFMP Forms
If dependents are needing EFMP enrollment/disenrollment
EFMP Resources
Visit the Special Needs Resources page on Military One Source for more information about the EFMP.