AFI40-701_86AWSUP — Exceptional Family Member Program

AFI40-701_86AWSUP governs the Exceptional Family Member Program-Medical process and related medical, educational, and relocation support at Ramstein Air Base.

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  • Publication number: AFI40-701_86AWSUP
  • Title: Exceptional Family Member Program
  • Date: 2018-11-03

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It covers medical and educational reviews, accompanied assignments, family relocations, military treatment facilities, and Educational and Developmental Intervention Services. The instruction requires EFMP enrollment for military dependents and establishes clearance, screening, sponsorship, and information-protection procedures.

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

Topics covered

  • Exceptional Family Member Program-Medical
  • Medical and educational service requirements
  • Family Member Relocation Clearance
  • Accompanied military assignments
  • Special needs screening
  • Command sponsorship
  • Military treatment facilities

Questions and answers

Is enrollment in EFMP mandatory for military dependents?

Enrollment in EFMP is mandatory for military dependents and requires the identification of all family that meet criteria as outlined in DoDI 1315.19. (paragraph 1)

Who must contact the SNC for an EFMP evaluation?

Family members who require general medical, special educational, Early Intervention (EI) and/or Related Services (RS), or modified housing must contact the SNC in the MTF for a complete evaluation, assessment, and possible enrollment. (paragraph 1)

When is the Family Member Relocation Clearance process initiated?

The Family Member Relocation Clearance (FMRC) process is initiated for all RegAF sponsors requesting government funded travel of family members to OCONUS locations, regardless of prior EFMP status. (paragraph 1)

Who must attend the FMRC interview for accompanied OCONUS travel?

All family members requesting government sponsored travel in conjunction with an accompanied Permanent Change of Station (PCS) action to an OCONUS location must be present for the FMRC interview. (paragraph 1)

What happens if a sponsor bypasses or falsifies the clearance process?

All sponsors who intentionally bypass the clearance process or who falsify information risk disciplinary action. (paragraph 1)

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