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Air Force
86th Medical Group - Patient Resources
Memorial Drive
Ramstein
Building 2106
Ramstein Germany 66877
011-49-637-146-2616
314-479-2616
Contact information for key programs and services at this installation.
Health care and other services for families with special needs are available and accessible to military families across all installations. It’s important to know that programs and services may vary from installation to installation. Make sure to contact your health care provider(s) before your move. Also make sure you know how to reach them during and after your move in case of emergencies.
Whether this is your first move, or you’re a seasoned professional, moving can be a challenge. A little planning and preparation can help make your move as easy as possible. Try the following Defense Department resources to help you get organized:
Make sure your transition is as smooth as possible by visiting Moving on the TRICARE website. Talk to your medical case manager before you move. They can help you find a new doctor and other resources to avoid any interruptions in coverage.
On arrival at your new duty location, you or your sponsor can contact the Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinator at the military treatment facility. They can help if you have questions or need assistance with authorizations for TRICARE Extended Care Health Option, or ECHO, services.
All TRICARE regional offices and most military treatment facilities are staffed with beneficiary counseling and assistance coordinators who educate beneficiaries and help with TRICARE-related eligibility, enrollment, referrals/authorizations and claims processing questions. If you or your family has more complex needs, contact your TRICARE case manager.
TRICARE debt collection assistance officers are assigned to regional offices and military treatment facilities worldwide. DCAOs assist with confirmed debt collection due to unpaid TRICARE claims. Please note, the debt must be in collections or listed on your credit report.
Medicaid provides health coverage for eligible individuals and families with low incomes or with special needs. The department of social services or the department of medical assistance may administer the Medicaid program in your state. Supplemental Security Income is a cash assistance program intended to assist adults and children with special needs who have limited resources. Families must reapply after moving to a new state.
Medicaid waivers are state-specific Medicaid programs that provide funding for long-term care services to be provided in the community instead of in nursing homes or hospitals. There may be waitlists for waivers, however many states have agreed to the policy of allowing active-duty military families to enroll in their state of legal residence to get on the wait list.
Learn more about Benefits for Families With Special Needs, or review the Government Assistance Programs course on MilLife Learning.
The TRICARE Extended Care Health Option provides supplemental services to:
The qualifying family member’s disability must be entered properly in the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System to have access to TRICARE ECHO services.
For qualifying medical and/or educational special needs, TRICARE ECHO offers integrated services and supplies beyond those offered by your TRICARE program option (such as TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select). See this TRICARE ECHO factsheet for more information, or listen to this TRICARE ECHO webinar on Military OneSource.
Military hospitals and clinics are found at military bases and posts around the world. They are also referred to as military treatment facilities. Before you move, find out your new military treatment facility and contact them for local information.
Medical case management involves a team of health care professionals who help you and your family find solutions to complex health problems. It is important to let your medical case manager know if you are moving. They can help you connect with a medical case manager at your new location. Learn more about TRICARE case management services.
If your family member has special transportation needs for the move, such as oxygen or a special bed or wheelchair, contact your TRICARE medical case manager. They can advise you on equipment and transportation.
You can also contact your current installation’s household goods/transportation office (outbound) for information on special procedures for transporting medical equipment.
DoDDS-Kaiserslautern DistrictSuperintendent of SchoolsUnit 3084APO AE 09021
DSN 314-489-5905011-49-631-539-5905
https://www.dodea.edu/Europe/schools-by-area.cfm
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) screening is mandatory for all family members who will accompany a service member to an overseas duty location. EFMP screening includes educational screening when the family member is under the age of 21. The military service considers the needs of the family member when considering an overseas assignment.
The Department of Defense operates two programs that provide educational services to children with developmental delays and disabilities, in compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Eligibility for services is determined according to procedures outlined in DoD Instruction 1342.12, Provision of Early Intervention and Special Education Services to Eligible DoD Dependents, April 11, 2005.
Infants and Toddlers (birth to 3 years old)
Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS) is a military medical department program that provides early intervention services to infants and toddlers from birth until three years of age. EDIS is available at all locations where there is a DoD school.
The EDIS teams, with Early Childhood Special Educators and multi-disciplinary allied health professionals, assist families of infants and toddlers with developmental delays to achieve goals that enhance functional independence and support school readiness. EDIS provides services in the child's natural environment (home, childcare center, etc.), and embedded in family routines.
School Age (3-21 years)
The Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) provides special education to school aged children with a disability. In overseas communities, the availability of services varies according to the size of the community, its location, and the military mission.
At the Ramstein Complex (Ramstein Elementary, Ramstein Intermediate, Ramstein Middle, and Ramstein High Schools) DoDDS provides the following level of services:
Special Education Records
Parents of children enrolled in special education should hand-carry all pertinent school and medical documents to include their children's Individualized Education Program (IEP) and current testing and evaluation reports.
If your child requires specialized equipment (for example large print books, an FM trainer, or Braille services), contact the Area Special Education Coordinator in Wiesbaden, Germany.
Other Points
Students requiring more intensive services will attend school in Kaiserslautern.
If your family has been cleared for this location and your child has more severe disability, your child may need to attend a particular school in this complex. Please contact the District Superintendent's office before accepting housing.