AFI40-701 — Medical Support To Family Member Relocation And Exceptional Family Member Program (efmp)

AFI40-701 governs medical support for family member relocation clearance and the Exceptional Family Member Program-Medical process.

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  • Publication number: AFI40-701
  • Title: MEDICAL SUPPORT TO FAMILY MEMBER RELOCATION AND EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM (EFMP)
  • Date: 2020-04-22

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AFI40-701 describes responsibilities across Military Treatment Facilities, the Air Force Personnel Center, and other agencies involved in the EFMP process. It covers medical and educational reviews, protected health care information, supplements, waivers, and records created under its processes.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all military and civilian personnel and their family members entitled to receive medical care in MTFs as specified in AFI 41-210, TRICARE Operations and Patient Administration Functions.

Topics covered

  • Exceptional Family Member Program-Medical
  • Family member relocation clearance
  • Medical and educational reviews
  • Military Treatment Facilities
  • Services availability determinations
  • Protected health care information

Questions and answers

What does EFMP-M include?

EFMP-M encompasses the medical and educational review functions that support accompanied military assignments, the EFMP and Department of Defense’s Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS).

When may Reserve Component family members be eligible for supportive services?

Family members of Reserve Component members who are on Active Duty for more than 30 days may be eligible for supportive services upon request. (paragraph 41-210)

How must records created under AFI40-701 be handled?

Ensure that all records created as a result of process prescribed in this publication are maintained IAW AFMAN 33-363, Management of Records and disposed of IAW the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located at https://www.my.af.mil/afrims/afrims/afrims/rims.cfm. (paragraph 41-210)

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