Q: Who is eligible for the Exceptional Family Member Program?

A: ANY legal dependant of an Active Duty Service Member residing with the sponsor with a health, medical or special education need. This can include, but is not limited to:

Spouse	Adopted child
Child	Foster child
Step-child	Parents/In-Laws [if legal dependants]

Q: What conditions qualify for the EFMP?

A: The Exceptional Family Member Program is here to help military dependents with an educational, emotional, or medical need.  Some conditions that would qualify a dependent for enrollment into the Exceptional Family Member Program are:

Asthma	ADD/ADHD
Autism	Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Bi-Polar	Mental Retardation
Depression	Rheumatoid Arthritis
Cerebral palsy	Asperger's Syndrome
Dyslexia	Developmental Delays
Multiple Sclerosis	Cancer
Physical  Therapy	Crohn's Disease
Occupational Therapy	Speech Therapy

Children who are on an IEP or 504 plan with their school may qualify for the Exceptional Family Member Program. For more information, please contact the EFMP.

Q: How do I enroll in the EFMP?

A: The office staff can provide enrollment forms, offer help in the preparation of the forms, review completed forms for accuracy and forward the enrollment package to Headquarters Marine Corps. Click Here for more details.

Q: What are some of the benefits of enrolling in the EFMP?

A: 1) 40 hours of respite care per month
2) TriCare ECHO enrollment* (*Eligibility assessment  process)

Please call the EFMP Office at 830-7740 for more details.

Q: What does the ECHO (Extended Care Health Options) program provide?

A: ECHO provides additional medical coverage from TriCare (conus only) such as:  special education, durable equipment and rehabilitation care.

More information is available about the eligibility at www.tricare.mil/echo
To enroll in ECHO or call the EFMP office at 830-7740.

Q: Are families enrolled in the EFMP able to be stationed overseas?

A: Overseas assignments for all service members and their dependants require screening.  If sufficient care is determined as not available, EFMP will work to ensure a duty location where both career and EFM needs are met.

Q: Does the EFMP provide relocation support?

A: The installation EFMP Case Managers at both the losing and gaining installations will assist in the transition of medical and educational care. Their goal is to ensure that families enjoy a continuum of care that will continue throughout their sponsor’s Marine Corps career and provide a seamless medical and educational transition for the EFM.

Q: How can EFMP help my Exceptional Family Member with Individual Education Plan (IEP)?

A: Your Case worker will assist you with issues ranging from school services, access to therapies, related resources and provide workshops to help families learn to be their family  member’s  best advocate.

Q: I am part of the EFMP.  Do I rate priority housing?

A: Priority housing for USMC enrolled families is now determined by the HQMC EFMP office via the medical screening team.