How does EFMP work with orders?

Question

I'm all about privatized education and so my child, who is currently being diagnosed with a learning disability, goes to private schools that we pay for out of pocket.

We're not "categorized" just yet, but will be soon. My spouse is up for orders beginning next month and am wondering if they are going to limit our choice of orders.

Answer 1

yes, once your child is categorized, your orders WILL be limited. I have 2 boys, both cat 2, and we are NOT allowed to serve overseas {in fact, we were overseas when both boys were diagnosed with autism, and we {meaning myself and hte boys- not my husband} were shipped back to the states, and he is still there. Duty stations will be limited, as you will only be able to go to bases, that can meet the needs of your child. im not sure what the privatized education part means in your question, the military wont cover it. We moved to PA and both boys are coverd by state healthcare


mainly it all depends on what category your child falls into. once your child has a diagnosis, your going to have to contact your EFMP coordinator {the PCM should be able to give you that contact information} you and your PCM will have to fill out a stack of paperwork... after thats filled out, it gets sent to the EFMP people {i cant remember the department name}-- ours went thru an office @ NAVMEDCEN Portsmouth. and THEY determin what category your child will fall into. it has to be updated in DEERS, and someplace else {possibly on the page 2, but im really not sure-- i cant remember - we did this almost a year ago}

good luck, if you have any other questions, feel free to look me up

Answer 2

Privatized education is not part of EFMP however the learning disability is, does your child have an I.E.P from the school they are in? They will base your orders on the needs of your child, if your child has a need that cant be met at a certain post they will not send you there. Im on efmp due to my allergies.

Answer 3

all EFMP does is screen family members so that sufficient care can be obtained. it does NOT mean the Servicemember will not get orders someplace where family members are at risk of not receiving the treatment they need. This is especially true OCONUS. even if one member of the family fails the Overseas screening, the SM can still get orders there, but unaccompanied.

Educational and developmental issues can typically be handled easier than medical ones, but they will NOT take into consideration your preference for private education. If the only place to get the care your child needs is in the public or DoD schools, then they will consider that sufficient.

Answer 4

EFMP lets the army know that the service member needs certain procedures that can only be given at certain military locations. you they will "try" to assign you in accordance with the EFMP program. My wife had to drive quite a way though when I was stationed in germany. Three hour drive twice a week.

Answer 5

it really depends on what category your child ends up in. We have 1 CAT 4 kid and 2 CAT 3. We still ended up at a duty station that doesn't have a major medical treatment facility.. Its not a big deal since we have great community resources to deal with our daughters' issues. It can limit your ability to be stationed in certain overseas locations.

Answer 6

The EFMP can be a concideration for assignments. This is primarily based on Accompanied assignement overseas. Most CONUS (Continental US) assignments have the necessary facilities.

Answer 7

I didn't know that "privatized" education is part of the EFMP program?