Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
What is EFMP?
The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a mandatory enrollment program for military families with special needs, offering a range of support and services. It helps coordinate housing, education, and medical care, and ensures these considerations are integrated into military assignment decisions.
What is the Enrollment Criteria?
To see if you qualify for EFMP, please take a look at the enrollment criteria below.
EFMP Enrollment Criteria
What Are the Initial Enrollment Steps?
Please review the
Initial/Update Medical Enrollment Form to view the necessary steps to take to enroll in EFMP.
Additionally, you will need to use
DD Form 2792, Family Member Medical and Educational Summary and
DD Form 2792-1, Early Intervention/Special Education Summary to complete enrollment submission by registering on the Enterprise–EFMP website:
https://efmp.army.mil/EnterpriseEfmp (Use Google Chrome)
Start EFMP enrollment process in the E-EFMP system, once forms for enrollments, updates are completed, signed, and dated before uploading in the E-EFMP system
Note: If you're having trouble viewing the DD Form 2792 and/or DD Form 2792-1, follow these steps:
- Save the form to your computer by right clicking the form's link and selecting "Save Link As."
- Open the saved form with Acrobat Reader and click "Enable All Features.”
- Click on "Enable All Features" in the yellow bar at the top to view the form.
Note: to address questions, information on forms, processing and to provide the most accurate and individualized EFMP encounters (enrollments, updates, disenrollments, etc.) please schedule an appointment with our offices.
What are the FMTS Criteria?
All dependents listed in DEER’s, that will travel with the Services member outside the continental United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, must undergo a medical records review (
Screening physical) within 12 months before travel (
Europe, Asia within 10 months). Review
E-EFMP Command Sponsorship Process for more details on the command sponsorship process.
What are the initial Command Sponsorship Steps?
Please review the
E-EFMP Command Sponsorship Process to start the OSS travel. SM will create a DS LOG ON account and complete the Family Member Travel Screening by registering on the Enterprise–EFMP website:
https://efmp.army.mil/EnterpriseEfmp/ (Use Google Chrome) The DA FORM 5888 & DA Form 7246 are generated in the E-EFMP system.
Other Forms
Family Contact Form
Civilian Physical or MRC-Physical Exam Form
Military One Source
Visit the Special Needs Resources page on Military One Source for more information about the EFMP.
Contact a Representative
To find an EFMP representative, visit the Military Installations website.
If you are overseas, contact the TRICARE Area Office (TAO) Director at 1-888-777-8343 and choose the menu option for your overseas area.