EFMP versus no EFMP

[Hisgirl]

Originally Posted by ForeverYours I know when we PCS'ed here to Hawaii they made me automatically enroll in it because they screen for it whn going overseas. So if you ever PCS OCONUS they might automatically make you enroll him.

Not for Navy. Navy does not do overseas screening for Hawaii.

Victoria--My 6 yr old was in speech from age 2-5 and on an IEP when we moved here. He was in the special needs pre-k in FL and when we moved here I used the IEP to get into the special needs pre-k here. My son has always seen military doctors and they've never mentioned EFMP for this reason.

I'm EFM and honestly, it's a PITA unless you really feel you need it. I would not do it for a speech delay unless he has some other underlying medical problem that is causing the speech delay.

[gunsgirl]

the one thing EMFP is used for is billeting and orders-

recent case in the CG- a child was severely speech delayed- had IEP and speech therapy -
they were not enrolled in EFMP - the recieved orders to AK- small town no wheresville AK-
they then did some research and found there were very limited civilian services where they were ordered to go- they then applied for EMFP- to get out of the orders-

they were approved for the EMFP BUT the member is now doing a 3 yr unaccompanied tour in AK while the spouse and child stayed behind in VA.

the CG told them that they knew the EMFP was manditory- they knew their child was special needs- and since they did not do what they were suppose to do they will suffer the consequesnces...

detailers and commands do not like to see this - and regardless of rank and time in service- if you choose to not enroll in a manditory program you too could end up like this family.

the program is designed to help the service member ensure there are service available- acting as liason between the miltary world and the civiilan world.

yes there are problems with the program, but over all a great program and should be utilised by al members as needed.

[sailorspride]

Originally Posted by Victoria Does the "civilian world" recognize EFMP or is EFMP just used amongst the military medical system?! I always assumed, as long as he has an updated IEP, he's good to go.

IEP will do good for him. You dont need the EFMP

[CassieR1202]

Originally Posted by gunsgirl the one thing EMFP is used for is billeting and orders- recent case in the CG- a child was severely speech delayed- had IEP and speech therapy - they were not enrolled in EFMP - the recieved orders to AK- small town no wheresville AK- they then did some research and found there were very limited civilian services where they were ordered to go- they then applied for EMFP- to get out of the orders- they were approved for the EMFP BUT the member is now doing a 3 yr unaccompanied tour in AK while the spouse and child stayed behind in VA. the CG told them that they knew the EMFP was manditory- they knew their child was special needs- and since they did not do what they were suppose to do they will suffer the consequesnces... detailers and commands do not like to see this - and regardless of rank and time in service- if you choose to not enroll in a manditory program you too could end up like this family. the program is designed to help the service member ensure there are service available- acting as liason between the miltary world and the civiilan world. yes there are problems with the program, but over all a great program and should be utilised by al members as needed.

This is what we were told as well. So, we are starting the EFMP process. I think I would rather have the "hassle" of enrolling than the hassle of my family being seperated. And honestly for us so far, it has been a very easy process.

[Redfairy200526]

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