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A worker dependent is a family member who can be covered under a worker’s benefit elections. Dependents are worker-owned; an election references the subset it covers, and the election’s coverage tier is derived from that set.

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Attributes

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string
Unique identifier for the dependent, e.g. wdep_8oWZpQ2rL4sk.
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string
The object type. Always worker_dependent.
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string
ID of the worker this dependent belongs to.
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object
The dependent’s name. Same shape as a worker’s name (e.g. first, last, full).
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string
Date of birth.
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string
Relationship to the worker. One of spouse, child, domestic_partner, step_child, adopted_child, foster_child, grandchild, civil_union, legal_guardianship, ex_spouse, or other.
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string
Dependent status. One of active or inactive (e.g. aged out or removed).
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string
Timestamp of when the dependent was created.
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string
Timestamp of when the dependent was last updated.