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A Word about. EFMP History. Mandatory program SECNAVINST 1754.5 series established by the CNO, Department of the Navy in 1987 OPNAVINST 1754.2C series implemented EFM program (1990). Who Qualifies? . EFM Definition

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  1. A Word about

  2. EFMP History • Mandatory program • SECNAVINST 1754.5 series established by the CNO, Department of the Navy in 1987 • OPNAVINST 1754.2C series implemented EFM program (1990)

  3. Who Qualifies? • EFM Definition • Family members who are military dependents, affected by physical, emotional or educational conditions, who reside with the sponsor and are enrolled in DEERS. • Exception: Individuals in residential treatment facilities or sponsors who are geographical bachelors.

  4. Statistics • Over 16,000 Navy sponsors enrolled nationwide • Approximately 4,440 Navy/Marine EFM families in Hampton Roads

  5. The Big Question! Q.After age 21, will my child with disabilities still be eligible for the EFMP Program? • A. As long as the sponsor is active duty and the eligible child is a dependent who resides with the sponsor and is enrolled in DEER that child remains eligible for EFMP. • Once the sponsor retires, the family is no longer eligible for EFMP.

  6. Disenrollment • A service member can request disenrollment if any of the following occur: • Special medical or educational services are no longer required. • Service member becomes divorced and/or no longer has custody of enrolled family member. • Exceptional family member is deceased. • Retired – Name automatically comes off list.

  7. Conclusion • EFMP is a mandatory program • It identifies long term medical, psychological and special education needs • Ensures assignment considerations when transferring • Active Duty family members are eligible for services as long as they meet eligibility criteria.

  8. Exceptional Family Member Program40 Hours/Month Of Respite Care • The Navy EFMP has a new respite benefit available. • EFM categories IV and V • Stationed at homesteading locations • Bremerton, WA; Washington, DC; Jacksonville, FL; Norfolk, VA; and, San Diego, CA • To learn more, call Child Care Aware at 1-800-424-2246 or visit http://www.naccra.org/militaryprograms/NavyEFMP/

  9. EFMP and Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) • ECHO provides financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries with specific mental and physical disabilities. • Must first be enrolled in EFMP. • ECHO Case Manager: Vicki Ross @ Healthnet Federal Services, (757) 766-4767 • ALWAYS KEEP COPIES OF YOUR COMPLETED EFMP APPLICATION!

  10. A Word About For more information, call... Kim Carmon-Stanley Fleet and Family Support Center Regional EFMP Liaison Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Bldg. 249 Portsmouth, VA 23708 757-953-7805

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