Enrollment in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is mandatory for all active-duty Sponsors who have authorized family members identified with medical (physical, mental, emotional) of a chronic nature (six months or longer) and/or have children who either qualify for or who are receiving special educational services.
Enrollment Criteria
Criteria for enrollment in the EFMP can be found in Section 3 of the DoDI 1315.19 dtd 23 June 2023. Enrollment can be identified:
- During routine healthcare examinations (Military Treatment Facility or civilian provider)
- During the Overseas Suitability Screening
- By self (Sponsor or family member)
Enrollment Forms
- The family member’s medical provider will complete, sign and date the DD Form 2792 Family Member Medical Summary. (DD Form 2792 Instructions)
- The child’s school or Early Intervention Specialist will complete, sign and date the DD Form 2792-1 (DD Form 2792-1 Instructions), Family Member Special Education / Early Intervention Summary if the child is eligible for or receiving services at school. If the child has an IEP or an IFSP, a copy will also be required as part of the enrollment package.
- Review Instructions on completing the form.
Submission of Enrollment Forms
- The Sponsor and/or family member will contact the nearest Military Treatment Facility (MTF) EFMP Coordinator and provide them with the EFMP enrollment package(s) consisting of the DD Form 2792, and the 2792-1 (as applicable) along with any special educational related documents such as the child’s IEP, IFSP or 504 Plan.
- The MTF EFMP Coordinator uploads the completed enrollment package electronically via the Navy Family Accountability Assessment System (NFAAS). Your EFMP Case Liaisons can link you to your area MTF EFMP Coordinator.
- PERS456 EFMP Branch Central Screening Committee (CSC) reviews the enrollment documents and determines all eligibility. The EFMP enrollment letter will state if a Sponsor has been found eligible for the Respite Care Program and/or for Priority Placement regarding base housing and will be emailed to the Sponsors primary email address as listed in NFAAS.
The Navy has dissolved the former categorization process and has adopted a more holistic and flexible approach of determining a suitable assignment. To view the Dissolution of Navy EFMP Categories Memo dated 1 October 2024, click
HERE.
NOTE: If you are eligible for Permanent Change of Station (PCS) transfer in the next twelve months, begin to update now to avoid unnecessary delays.
NOTE: DoD civilian employees and their family members do not enroll in the EFMP.
Updated 22 April 2026