The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) supports the continuum of care for all eligible sponsors and their family member in order to improve the quality of life for families that support a member with special medical and/or educational needs. EFMP is a DOD-mandated enrollment program designed to support individual, family, and unit readiness.

How do I enroll in EFMP?

By calling the EFMP office at (760) 577-5854 or by visiting the office inside McTureous Hall (BLDG 218). Families who are interested in EFMP support will be assigned a caseworker to assist with the enrollment process and all available community and installation resources to facilitate services and continuity of care for the family.

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

Personalized case management, resource & referral, workshops, playgroups, family events, and much more! Additionally, if an Exceptional Family Member is eligible, the Family Case Worker provides enrollment assistance with the Base Installation Respite Care Reimbursement Program & TRICARE Extended Coverage Health Coverage (ECHO).

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

The TRICARE® Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) provides supplemental services to active duty family members with qualifying mental or physical disabilities. ECHO offers integrated services and supplies beyond those offered by the basic TRICARE health benefits program.

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

Overseas assignments for all active duty personnel and family members require screening. If sufficient care is determined as not available overseas, EFMP will work to ensure a duty location where both career and Exceptional Family Member needs are met.

Does the EFMP provide relocation support?

EFMP caseworkers at both the losing and gaining installation will assist in the transition of medical and educational care. Ask the EFMP office for a “Transition Checklist” upon receipt of orders.

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

Caseworkers 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.

I am part of the EFMP. Can I secure priority housing?

Priority housing for Marine Corps enrolled families is now determined by the HQMC EFMP office via the medical screening team.
DD Form 2792 - 
Medical Enrollment Form
  1. The sponsor, spouse or guardian completes and signs the authorization to release information on page 1, the demographic information on page 2, and the patient identifying information at the top of each subsequent page before submitting the form to the medical provider.
  2. The EFMP Manager or Family Case Worker completes the administrative information on page 3.
  3. The medical provider completes all sections of the medical summary on pages 4-7 and signs, stamps and dates in the designated area at the bottom of page 7.
  4. There are three addendums that are completed as applicable by a physician or mental health clinician. Addendum 1 is to be completed if the patient has been evaluated for asthma within the past 5 years. Addendum 2 is to be completed if the patient has a mental health diagnosis by the clinician or a medical provider familiar with diagnosis and treatment of patient. Addendum 3 is completed if the patient has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or developmental delay by a medical provider familiar with diagnosis and treatment plan for the patient. If any addendum is not applicable to the patient it should not be completed or signed.

Completed by Primary Care Physician

  1. Medical service providers must complete specific sections of the Department of Defense form, DD 2792, required to enroll, update information or disenroll family members from the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP). The primary purpose of the form is to provide detailed information on the medical services the patient requires to the EFMP screening coordinator who will ensure the family member will be stationed at an installation where they will have access to the appropriate care.

Eligible for reimbursement when charged a fee by a Tricare authorized provider (MARADMIN 309/15)

DD Form 2792-1 

  1. Educational enrollment form
  2. Completed by school
  3. May require submission of IEP or IFSP (when appropriate)

EFMP DD2792 Reimbursement
The Marine Corps Exceptional Family Member Program is a mandatory enrollment program designed to coordinate permanent change of station assignments for active duty sponsors who have a family member with special needs. When Marines are assigned to locations where their family members have access to required care, it allows the Marine to focus on the mission, enhancing the individual and family readiness.

Marines and families often contact EFMP with recommendations about how the program can better support families and we value this communication. Several months ago, families began notifying EFMP that some TRICARE authorized providers were charging for completion of the DD Form 2792. This form is used across the Department of Defense to identify the medical requirements of family members for the purpose of EFMP enrollment. Enrolled families must also submit an updated form every three years to ensure that the most current information is available for EFMP assignment review.

As we investigated, we learned that network providers cannot receive TRICARE reimbursement for the time associated with completion of this form and therefore passed the cost to the individual family. Additionally, we have learned that absent regulation, authorized provider charges to families are inconsistent, and in some cases, cost prohibitive for families.

The Marine Corps believes that families should not bear the cost of form completion to comply with a DoD-mandated program, and we have instituted a reimbursement process, retroactive to October 1, 2014. We have authorized reimbursement at actual cost, up to a maximum of $200/package, whichever is less. We recognize that some providers are charging more than the $200/package, however with education, may reduce their charges to align with our reimbursement. In some cases, providers have been charging less than the maximum amount authorized by the Marine Corps; we commend them and encourage them to keep their rates consistent. EFMP-enrolled Marines who are interested in pursuing a reimbursement, should contact their assigned EFMP office for assistance.

DD 2792 Reimbursement Information & Forms

  • MARADMIN 309/15
  • Reimbursement Flyer
  • Optional Form 1164 (Please right click and select save as)
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Disability Rights of California
Special Education advocacy support for families includes Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives. “Least Restrictive Environment” and “Prior Written Notice” assistance is offered to families to help better understand the special education laws and policies in the local schools. Call (800) 776-5746 or visit their website.

TASKmil – Team of Advocates for Special Kids – Military
Non-profit agency that assists military parents of children with special needs in California to access assistance and support in early intervention, education, medical, or therapeutic support services for their children.

Call (866) 609-3218 or visit TASKmil.

Specialized Training of Military Parents (STOMP)
STOMP, a parent-directed program, exists to empower military parents, individuals with disabilities, and service providers with knowledge, skills, and resources so that they might access services to create a collaborative environment for family and professional partnerships without regard to geographic location.

Call (253) 565-2266 or visit their website.

Other Resources

Local Resources

Desert Mountain Special Education
Local Plan Area Educational Service Center

17800 Highway 18
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-6336

First Five of San Bernardino Desert Sanctuary Inc.
703 E. Main Street
Barstow, CA 9231
(760) 256-3733

Family Resource Center of Barstow
309 E. Mountain View, Suite 100
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 957-7951

Early Start Family Resource Network
(760) 244-1083

Woman Infant and Children (WIC)
(800) 472–2321

Inland Regional Center
(800) 974-5553

Family Resource Library
(909) 890-4794

American Red Cross
(760) 380-3697

San Bernardino Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center
4400 Varsity Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 887-2335

San Bernardino County Child Support
15400 Civic Drive
Victorville, CA 92392
(760) 243-5227

San Bernardino County Transition Assistance Department
(760) 256-4374

State Resources

Desert Mountain Special Education
Local Plan Area Educational Service Center
17800 Highway 18
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-6336 

First Five of San Bernardino Desert Sanctuary Inc.
703 E. Main Street
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 256-3733 

Family Resource Center of Barstow
309 E. Mountain View, Suite 100
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 957-7951 

Early Start Family Resource Network
(760) 244-1083 

Woman Infant and Children (WIC)
(800) 472-2321 

Inland Regional Center
(800) 974-5553 

Family Resource Library
(909) 890-4794 

American Red Cross
(760) 380-3697 

San Bernardino Scottish Rite 
Childhood Language Center
4400 Varsity Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 887-2335 

San Bernardino County Child Support
15400 Civic Drive
Victorville, CA 92392
(760) 243-5227

San Bernardino County Transition Assistance Department
(760) 256-4374

California Children’s Services
(909) 387-8400

Exceptional Parent Unlimited
4440 North First Street
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 229-2000

Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center
94 Galli Drive Suite C
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 884-3535

Parents Helping Parents, Inc.
1400 Parkmoor Avenue Suite 1000
Santa Clara, CA 95126
(408) 727-5775

Rowell Family Empowerment of Northern California, Inc.
962 Maraglia Street
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 226-5129 

Support for Families of Children with Disabilities
2601 Mission Street Suite 606
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 282-7494 

Team of Advocates for Special Kids
100 West Cerritos Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 533-8275 

Loving Your Disabled Child
4528 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 299-2925 

Parents of Watts
10828 Lou Dillon Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 566-7556

Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities
1600 9th Street, Room 330, MS 3-8
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 654-2773 

Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
100 Howe Avenue, Suite 185N
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 488-9950 

Department of Rehabilitation
2000 Evergreen Street, 2nd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-7372 

Programs for Children with Special Health Care Needs
P.O. Box 942732
Sacramento, CA 94234
(916) 327-1400 

State CHIP Healthy Families Program
P.O. Box 138005
Sacramento, CA 95813
(800) 880-5305 

State Office of Services to the Blind
744 P Street, MS 6-94
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 653-8320 

State Office of Deaf Access
744 P Street, MS 6-91
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 653-8320 

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults
6160 Cornerstone Court, East
San Diego, CA 92120
(858) 623-2777

Pacific Disability and Business
Technical Assistance Center Public Health Institute
555 12th Street, Suite 1030
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 285-5600 

University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Tarjan Center for Developmental Disabilities at
UCLA University of California, Los Angeles
300 UCLA Medical Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 825-0170

University of Southern California
University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
5000 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90054
(323) 669-2300  

California Assistive Technology System
Department of Rehabilitation
2000 Evergreen Street
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-8676

Braille Institute Library Services
741 N. Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 663-1111, Ext 500

Down Syndrome Association of San Diego
(619) 276-4494 

Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County
(619) 296-0161

Learning Disabilities Association of California
(916) 725-7881 

Mental Health Association of California
(916) 557-1167 

United Advocates for Children of California
(916) 643-1530 

NAMI California
(916) 567-0613 

ARC California
(916) 552-6619 

California Speech Language Hearing Association
(916) 921-1568 

Spina Bifida Association of the Bay Area
(925) 838-9947 

Spina Bifida of Greater San Diego
(619) 491-9018 

VSA California
3770 E. Willow Street
Long Beach, CA 90815
(714) 607-8867

California Department of Education Division
P.O. Box 944272
Sacramento, CA 94244
(916) 445-4613 

The M.I.N.D. Institute
4860 Y Street
Sacramento, CA 95817
(888) 883-0961 

California Department of Developmental Services
P.O. Box 944202
Sacramento, CA 94244
(916) 654-1690

National Resources

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
(800) 233-4050

Council for Exceptional Children
1920 Association Drive
Renton, VA 20191
(800) 328-0272

National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
P.O. Box 1492
Washington, DC 20013
(202) 884-8200

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
U.S. Department of Education
330 C Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202

American Sign Language Hearing Association
(800) 638-8255

National Council on Independent Living
1916 Wilson Blvd., Suite 209
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 525-3406

Shriners Hospitals for Children
(800) 237-5055

National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233

National Child Abuse Hotline
(800) 827-8724

Medicaid Medicare
(800) 633-4227

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