Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address300800RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 1 of 26 Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Commander Information Briefing Briefer Name

Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address300800RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 2 of 26 Briefing Objectives To increase an awareness of: The Exceptional Family Member Program, its benefits, and regulations Mandatory enrollment and consequences of failing to complete the screening/enrollment process The functions of ACS EFMP and Medical EFMP The Commander’s responsibilities with EFMP Exceptional Family Member Program

Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address300800RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 3 of 26 What is EFMP? Exceptional Family Member Program A mandatory program IAW AR Provides comprehensive community support Helps to identify Family members with special needs Assists personnel systems in making assignments Ensures services are available to Family members

Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address300800RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 4 of 26 Who is REQUIRED to be screened/enrolled if eligible? Exceptional Family Member Program Active Army, Navy, Air Force or Marines Full-time Army National Guard and US Army Reserve Soldiers in the Active Guard/Reserve Program Army Married Couples Program Mobilized and Deployed – not eligible

Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address300800RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 5 of 26 Service Member’s Additional Enrollment Requirements Exceptional Family Member Program Dual Active Duty – both service members must enroll in EFMP under both of their SSNs – even if the child is not listed on his/her individual DEERS Current service member must enroll a step-child whose non-military parent has joint or full custodial rights even though the child is enrolled under the biological service member Current service member must enroll a child listed on his/her DEERS even though the child does not live in the same household

Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address300800RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 6 of 26 EFMP Benefits Support Group Parent Training Respite care Exceptional Family Member Program  Housing Assistance  Information and referral  Medical and Education advocacy  Extended Care Health Option (ECHO)  Relocation assistance

Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address300800RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 7 of 26 EFMP Enrollment Benefits Exceptional Family Member Program Reduces unnecessary Family separations Provides access to additional services EFMP System Navigator

Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address300800RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 8 of 26 Enrollment is Mandatory Exceptional Family Member Program Reference: AR , Chapter 1, Section 1-8 There are consequences if the service member: knowingly provides false information knowingly refuses to enroll in EFMP knowingly and willingly disregards the 3-year requirement to update the EFMP condition

Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address300800RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 9 of 26 EFMP Screening and Enrollment Process Exceptional Family Member Program 1.Medical provider or school will identify eligible diagnosis 2.Referral to medical EFMP office 3.Pre-screening and initiating enrollment paperwork 4.Enrollment paperwork completed by medical provider or school

Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address300800RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 10 of 26 EFMP Screening and Enrollment Process (Cont’d) Exceptional Family Member Program 5.Completed paperwork returned to medical EFMP office 6.Forwarded to regional coding and to DA Human Resource Command 7. Requires update every 3 years

Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address300800RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 11 of 26 Exceptions to Enrollment Compassionate Reassignment Requests: DA Form 4187, Personnel Actions DA Form 3739, Application for Compassionate Action DA Form 5888, Family Member Deployment Screening Sheet DA Form , Screening of Family Members in Remote OCONUS Areas Exceptional Family Member Program

Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address300800RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 12 of 26 EFMP Components Exceptional Family Member Program ACS/Family Programs EFMP Information & Referral Advocacy Support Groups Respite Care Relocation Assistance MTF EFMP Enrollment Initial Updates Dis-enroll Overseas Screening Service availability

Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address300800RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 13 of 26 EFMP Myth Exceptional Family Member Program EFMP is only for Family members who are severely disabled or those with strictly medical needs. Chronic (on-going) as well as acute (emergent) conditions which meet enrollment criteria are enrolled. Many conditions have an algorithm or formula to determine status.

Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address300800RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 14 of 26 EFMP Myth Exceptional Family Member Program Enrolling in the EFMP will have a negative impact on the service member’s career or label the exceptional Family member. EFMP will enhance his/her career by ensuring Family member’s medical, mental health and/or educational needs can be appropriately met at the current or next duty station. Service member is more mission ready when Family needs are met.

Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address300800RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 15 of 26 EFMP Myth Exceptional Family Member Program A service member with an EFMP-enrolled Family member has first priority for on- post housing. With privatization of housing – must meet the Fair Housing Act. Family member’s needs are considered with documentation of medical needs and when appropriate housing is available.

Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address300800RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 16 of 26 EFMP Myth Exceptional Family Member Program The physician enrolls the Family member in the EFMP when he/she enters medical information into the computer during a medical appointment. The physician ONLY completes the required EFMP enrollment paperwork when requested by the Family member. He/She may refer for pre-screening through the hospital EFMP Case Coordinator/Special Needs Advisor.

Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address300800RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 17 of 26 EFMP Myth Exceptional Family Member Program Every time a doctor, specialist or counselor is seen, EFMP enrollment is automatically updated to reflect new information. Again, the Family member must provide EFMP enrollment paperwork and request the provider to complete for any significant change in condition or on/before the 3-year enrollment anniversary.

Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address300800RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 18 of 26 EFMP Myth Exceptional Family Member Program A service member with a Family member enrolled in the EFMP is non-deployable. EFMP enrollment ONLY ensures Family member’s medical, mental health and/or educational needs can be supported at the current or next duty station.

Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address300800RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 19 of 26 EFMP Facts Exceptional Family Member Program EFMP identification is for assignment purposes only. EFMP is a confidential program. All service members are subject to unaccompanied world-wide assignments. It is the service member’s responsibility to enroll and update enrollment.

Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address300800RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 20 of 26 CONUS Travel Requirements Exceptional Family Member Program HRC identifies PCS eligible service member. Query proposed gaining installation. If approved - orders. If denied – query another installation.

Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address300800RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 21 of 26 OCONUS Travel Requirements Exceptional Family Member Program HRC identifies PCS eligible service member. Query proposed gaining installation for service availability. Authenticated DA From 5888 by local reassignments office.

Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address300800RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 22 of 26 OCONUS Travel Requirements Exceptional Family Member Program Overseas screening of Family members completed and to OCONUS Medical Center. If approved – orders. If denied – Service member considers unaccompanied tour – orders. OR Requests a new assignment and begins process again.

Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address300800RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 23 of 26 Respite Care Exceptional Family Member Program Temporary relief for the primary caregivers. Must be enrolled in EFMP. Respite Care application and medical documentation. Family Needs Matrix to determine hours and pay. Up to 40 hours per month.

Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address300800RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 24 of 26 Briefing Objectives To increase an awareness of: The Exceptional Family Member Program, its benefits, and regulations Mandatory enrollment and consequences of failing to complete the screening/enrollment process The functions of ACS EFMP and Medical EFMP The Commander’s responsibilities with EFMP Exceptional Family Member Program

Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address300800RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 25 of 26 EFMP Points of Contact Exceptional Family Member Program ACS EFMP/Family Programs POC: MTF EFMP POC:

Name/Office Symbol/(703) XXX-XXXX (DSN XXX)/ address300800RJUN2011 UNCLASSIFIED 26 of 26 Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Commander Information Briefing Briefer Name