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ADVOCACY TRAINING FOR EXCEPTIONAL MILITARY FAMILIES

We are excited to announce that in collaboration with Secure Families Initiative, Exceptional Families of the Military has negotiated discounted access to Secure Families Initiative's ADVOCACY training resources.  


EFM families and advocates can access this training at a discounted rate of $3 here: https://www.patreon.com/securefamilies

Unsure who to contact?

This link will take you to the map of the US, select your state and the names and phone numbers of your senators will populate. When you call ask to speak with their military staffer.

Locate Now

This link will take you to a screen to put in your zip code, which will populate your US Representatives. When you call ask to speak with their military staffer.

Locate now

Advice to Contact a Legislative Office:

 Use the buttons above to locate contact information for your Representative or Senator 

  1. To ask for a meeting with or further information for your Congress person, call the Washington D.C. number listed in the Contacts from the above websites. When the receptionist answers, state your name and that your a military spouse/other, and state the reason for your call (military healthcare concern or autism services for military families)
  2. Ask for the email address for the person handling the military family concerns or health policy concerns (they are happy to provide this information)
  3. Say thank you and end the call
  4. Send the email

If the person responds and requests to schedule a meeting to discuss your family’s concerns then we are here to help!  Send us an email at info@exceptionalmilitaryfam.com or send us a message on facebook.  One of our team members can provide documents or even attend the meeting for support.  

What Do I say When I call?

 

  1. When the receptionist answers, state your name and that your a military spouse/other, and state the reason for your call (military healthcare concern, EFMP Concern, or autism services for military families)
  2. Ask for the email address for the person handling the military family concerns or health policy concerns (they are happy to provide this information)
  3. Say thank you and end the call
     

Who Else Can I Contact About My Concerns?

Health.mil also has a “contact us” webpage.  Use the drop down menu “other topics” and a form will become available.

Contact Us | Health.mil


OR


Defense Health Agency Office of General Counsel.  

A notice is provided on the website with this request:  Due to the limited resources available to our organization we only take inquiries sent through the regular mail. For general inquiries, send your request to:

Defense Health Agency

7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101

Falls Church, VA 22042-5101

Office of General Counsel | Health.mil



It is important to contact the legislator in your state of residence first. 

The legislators on the  Armed Services Committees provide oversight to the DHA regarding military health care, and receive briefing from DHA regarding the ACD.  We will be contacting these legislators to discuss the TRICARE operation manual changes, and the negative impact these changes will have on military families.


The House Armed Services Committee - Subcommittee on Military Personnel

The Subcommittee on Military Personnel has jurisdiction over Department of Defense policy and programs and accounts related to military personnel and their families, and  military health care.

Military Personnel - House Armed Services Committee - Democrats

United States Senate Committee on Armed Services - Subcommittee on Personnel

Responsibilities include military health care.  Oversight of DOD offices and oversight of DOD agencies (Defense Health Agency)

Subcommittees | About | United States Committee on Armed Services (senate.gov)

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