<h2>EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM</h2> <p>The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.militaryonesource.mil/family-relationships/special-needs/exceptional-family-member/" target="_blank">Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)</a>&nbsp;is a program specific to your Service. It's used to coordinate assignments to support families with special medical and educational needs.</p> <h4>Who Qualifies For The EFMP?</h4> <p>Family members of Active Service Duty Members (ASDMs) with special medical or educational needs should enroll in the EFMP. This includes spouses, children and dependent adults who:</p> <ul> <li>Require special medical services for a chronic condition such as asthma, attention deficit disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, etc.</li> <li>Receive ongoing services from a medical specialist</li> <li>Have significant behavioral health concerns</li> <li>Receive early intervention or special education services through an individualized education program or individualized family service plan</li> </ul> <h4>How Does EFMP Coverage Work?</h4> <p>The Exceptional Family Member Program has three components:</p> <ol> <li>Identification and enrollment of a family member with special medical or educational needs</li> <li>Assignment coordination to determine the availability of services at the projected duty station</li> <li>Support to help families identify and access programs and services</li> </ol> <h4>How Do You Enroll?</h4> <p>For more information about the EFMP:</p> <ul> <li>Talk to your Service point of contact</li> <li>Call Military OneSource at 1-800-342-9647{nomargin:}</li> </ul>