Exceptional Family Member Program

Eligible Exceptional Family Members Include:

• Dependent(s) of an active duty service member
• Spouse, child, or parent
• Resides with the sponsor (51%)
• Requires medical specialty care or
• Chronic medical condition requiring more than annual visits with a primary care physician
• Eligible for early intervention services (IFSP)
• Eligible for special education or related services (IEP)

Required form needed for registration:

• DD Form 2792 (all family members)
• DD Form 2792-1 (children with an Individualized Family Services Plan or Individualized Education Program)

Supplemental documentation needed as applicable (i.e., IFSP, IEP, etc.)

Completed forms can be submitted to the local EFMP office or Headquarters EFMP at hqmc.efmp@usmc.mil.

All forms can be downloaded from the DoD Forms Management Program.

Assignment Coordination

When a family member's specific medical or educational needs are documented via the DD2792 and DD2792-1, HQMC EFMP Assignment specialist use the information to match documented needs to the capability of the proposed PCS location. While the military's mission guides these assignments, when MMOA/MMEA/RAM and EFMP work together, the goal is to find an assignment that supports mission, career progression and family member needs.

Schedule an Assignment Consultation by emailing hqmc.efmp@usmc.mil

Family Support

Exceptional Family Member Program professionals help families become their own best advocates by providing:

• Information and Referrals
• Helping families successfully transition before, during and after a PCS.
• Supporting families with non-clinical case management.
• Connecting families to important resources and services, such as the School Liaison Officer.