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

AFI40-701_MINOTAFBSUP governs medical support for family member relocation and Exceptional Family Member Program medical processes.

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  • Publication number: AFI40-701_MINOTAFBSUP
  • Title: MEDICAL SUPPORT TO FAMILY MEMBER RELOCATION AND EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM (EFMP)
  • Date: 2020-08-27

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It outlines travel-clearance procedures for overseas and stateside PCS assignments involving family members with special needs. It establishes guidance for identifying special needs and required medical or educational services, and requires protected-document handling and records management.

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
  • Travel clearances
  • Permanent Change of Station assignments
  • Family members with special needs
  • Medical and educational services availability
  • Protected health care information
  • Privacy Act compliance

Questions and answers

What functions 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).

How must protected documents be handled?

As per AFI 40-701, it requires the handling of protected documents in compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. (paragraph 40-701)

How long 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 are waiver authorities identified in the publication?

The authorities to waive wing/unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier (“T-0, T-1, T-2, and T-3”) number following the compliance statement. (paragraph 41-210)

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