The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.

If you have a scheduled appointment or other business at the MTF, please verify with your provider or applicable office within the MTF to ensure there are no changes in schedule. To learn how the lapse in appropriations affects your TRICARE benefit, visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

Patient Resources

Exceptional Family Member Program

What is the EFMP?

The EFMP is a program offered by each service to support families with special medical and educational needs throughout the service member’s career. Family members should enroll in EFMP when a qualifying condition is diagnosed. Each branch has its own EFMP and enrollment process.

EFMP family support services are available at your installation. The family support services team is your main point of contact for EFMP information.

They can connect you with:

  • Military Support Services and Resources
  • Community Support Services and Resources

The family support services team can also answer specific EFMP questions based on your branch or installation.

Military OneSource

Visit the Special Needs Resources page on Military OneSource for more information about the EFMP.

Contact a Representative

To find an EFMP representative, visit the Military Installations website.

If you are overseas, contact the TRICARE Area Office Director at 1-888-777-8343 and choose the menu option for your overseas area.

EFMP at RAF Lakenheath

Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are accepted based on availability. The EFMP-M staff is processing command sponsorships, PCS, and overseas clearances, and are accessible via email and can be reached via the EFMP team email box. 

Contact Us

Phone

DSN 314-226-8010, Option 4, Option 3 
Commercial +44 01638-52-8010, Option 4, Option 3

Overseas

TRICARE Area Office Director
​1-888-777-8343

Hours

Monday and Friday
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location

Building 922, TRICARE Office, Ground Floor

Related Links

Additional Information

For Air Force EFMP information please visit:
Air Force Medical Service EFMP 
Air Force Mission Statement 
Don't forget to keep your family's information up to date in DEERS!