Why does my EFMP request keep getting denied?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 15:15:13 -0400

So I've been on orders for a few months now.However, I've had to delete orders because the EFMP request that was submitted was denied. Talking with branch now on where I can go next. So my question is, is the EFMP request based on the installation and their ability to support it, or is the general area included because I know for a fact that there are civilian services that offer what I need

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2016 3:49 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 15:49:39 -0400

SGT Eashman, I came from Schofield Barracks to Fort Bliss. I have a son who has an immune deficiency. It affected him greatly when he was young, but at age 11, he has had no issues. When I called branch for assignments, while at Schofield, I was given 5 options. 3 installations denied me. I was told that if they do not have a military hospital with the particular specialist, immunologist for us, they would not accept you. We will be stuck going to only Major Posts while he is enrolled in EFMP.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2016 6:31 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 18:31:02 -0400

I think that you are in an IG situation. This policy, while clearly defined in the regulation, is encountered rarely by commanders and many don't know how to handle them, miring them in red tape.
Was the EFMP request returned without action, or denied for cause? There is some judgment call involved in determining what exactly constitutes an "Exceptional Family Member".

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2016 2:01 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 14:01:41 -0400

I'm actually in the same boat, I got orders to fort wainwright, when I did the whole clearing thing from Fort hood it took so long to process everything that by the time efmp got denied I had already given up my house, house hold goods were gone and everything, then all of a sudden efmp was denied because my son sees a podiatrist. What I was told was thier is no podiatrist in the fairbanks areas. When I got here and got an apartment it turned out my land lord is a podiatrist and there's a lot of them here..so now I'm in the process of reapplying for command sponsorship and getting it overturned.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 24 at 2018 8:11 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 08:11:25 -0400

It considers what care is avaliable within a certain radius of what ever installation you may be assigned to, as well as what is specified in the needed medical services, the frequency of care and if the specific specialty doctor is in the area. Bottom line, if the cars specified in the paperwork can not be supported, then the care is unavailable.