Exceptional Family Member Programs

The EFMP Family Forum is a place to identify and champion issues of our special needs families at Camp Pendleton, offering ideas, promoting creativity, integrating work, and problem solving. This committee will allow for greater coordination and collaboration in accessing quality support services.

Who is invited?
An open forum for all EFMP Families to address systemic issues and concerns that affect Exceptional Family Members attached to Pendleton. This is also an opportunity for families to network and learn of current trends, opportunities and resources. As members of our community, families have the chance to discuss matters and extend recommendations that will enhance the quality of life for our EFMP community.

When does it meet?
The EFMP Special Needs Forum meets semi-annually. Please contact the nearest EFMP office for specific dates and times.

How can I get involved?
All EFMP Families are encouraged to attend. These meetings are scheduled on a semi-annual basis. If you are unable to attend, please forward your concerns and requests to your assigned Family Case Worker or e-mail at mccspendletonefmp@usmc.mil.

Contact an EFMP office to confirm dates and location.

Mainside: (760) 725-5363 or San Onofre/SOI: (760) 763-0868.

EFMP Base Installation Respite Care Reimbursement Program
The Respite Care Reimbursement Program is intended to reduce stress on sponsor families by providing temporary rest periods for family members who care for those who have special needs. Families assigned to the Camp Pendleton EFMP with EFMs identified as Level of Need (LoN) 3 or 4 can receive up to 20 clock hours per month of respite care, at an authorized rate. After verifying eligibility & authorized rate for the Respite Care Reimbursement Program, families may choose their own certified provider (Proof of certification & signed hold harmless agreement must be provided to our office prior to care), pay their provider for respite care hours, & then submit their original receipt, reimbursement log, & Optional Form 1164 to the Camp Pendleton EFMP office within 60 days to receive reimbursement.

Contact the EFMP office or your assigned EFMP Family Case Worker for more information or to enroll.

Respite Care Forms

The Marine Corps Exceptional Family Member Program is a mandatory enrollment program designed to coordinate permanent change of station assignments for active duty sponsors who have a family member with special needs. When Marines are assigned to locations where their family members have access to required care, it allows the Marine to focus on the mission, enhancing the individual and family readiness.

Marines and families often contact EFMP with recommendations about how the program can better support families and we value this communication. Several months ago, families began notifying EFMP that some TRICARE authorized providers were charging for completion of the DD Form 2792. This form is used across the Department of Defense to identify the medical requirements of family members for the purpose of EFMP enrollment. Enrolled families must also submit an updated form every three years to ensure that the most current information is available for EFMP assignment review.

As we investigated, we learned that network providers cannot receive TRICARE reimbursement for the time associated with completion of this form and therefore passed the cost to the individual family. Additionally, we have learned that absent regulation, authorized provider charges to families are inconsistent, and in some cases, cost prohibitive for families.

The Marine Corps believes that families should not bear the cost of form completion to comply with a DoD-mandated program, and we have instituted a reimbursement process, retroactive to October 1, 2014. We have authorized reimbursement at actual cost, up to a maximum of $200/package, whichever is less. We recognize that some providers are charging more than the $200/package, however with education, may reduce their charges to align with our reimbursement. In some cases, providers have been charging less than the maximum amount authorized by the Marine Corps; we commend them and encourage them to keep their rates consistent. EFMP-enrolled Marines who are interested in pursuing a reimbursement, should contact their assigned EFMP office for assistance.

DD 2792 Reimbursement Information & Forms

ECHO
TRICARE Extended Care Health Option (ECHO)

ECHO supplements the basic TRICARE program by providing financial assistance for certain services and supplies to qualifying beneficiaries. The services available under ECHO vary depending on the needs of the beneficiary.

If you need assistance with ECHO benefits or would like to see if you qualify, please call UnitedHealthcare Military & Veterans at (855) 874-6800 or contact your EFMP Family Case Worker.

Military I.D. Card for Adult Children
Military dependent children may be eligible for a lifetime I.D. card after age 21 due to pre-existing medical conditions. The child must be incapable of self-support.

Contact HQMC, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, MMSR-6 for the eligibility criteria and application – Form DD 137-5, (800) 784-9310/9529

Please contact the EFMP offices for additional resources.

Program Manager

Seniorina Rold
(760) 725-5363
Seniorina.H.Rold@usmc-mccs.org

Administrative Assistant
Anthony Kay
(760) 725-5363
Anthony.Kay@usmc-mccs.org

Training, Education & Outreach Specialist
Gina Gonzalez
(760) 576-9428
mccspendletonefmp@usmc.mil

Family Caseworkers

If you are transitioning to Camp Pendleton, Pawn Solie will be your Transitional Family Case Worker for the Exceptional Family Member Program. Download our welcome letter here.

Once you have established your residency or if you are newly enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program but not new to Camp Pendleton, you will be assigned an EFMP Family Case Worker that will be your point of contact for resources and questions. You may utilize the list below to reference the MCB Camp Pendleton Housing area or city you live in to connect with the assigned family caseworker.

To receive email updates about upcoming events, changes within the EFMP at Camp Pendleton and for all outreach assistance, please call (760) 725-5363 or e-mail mccspendletonefmp@usmc.mil.

What is the EFMP Lending Library?
The Exceptional Family Member Program Lending Library features items that may be borrowed on a trial basis for family members enrolled in EFMP. The purpose is to allow family members to consider a device, literature, sensory equipment, or specialized software application for their special needs family member.

Where is it located?
San Luis Rey, BLDG 1795

How can we check out items?
Items can be checked out for up to 60 days, with an option to extend for additional time if there is no waitlist present. Military sponsors are fully responsible for the items checked out.

EFMP families can make an appointment to check out items by emailing mccspendletonefmp@usmc.mil or calling (760) 576-9428.