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# Worker dependent

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

### Attributes

<ResponseField name="id" type="string">
  Unique identifier for the dependent, e.g. `wdep_8oWZpQ2rL4sk`.
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="object" type="string">
  The object type. Always `worker_dependent`.
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="worker" type="string">
  ID of the worker this dependent belongs to.
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="name" type="object">
  The dependent's name. Same shape as a worker's name (e.g. `first`, `last`,
  `full`).
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="dob" type="string">
  Date of birth.
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="relationship" type="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`.
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="status" type="string">
  Dependent status. One of `active` or `inactive` (e.g. aged out or removed).
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="created" type="string">
  Timestamp of when the dependent was created.
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="updated" type="string">
  Timestamp of when the dependent was last updated.
</ResponseField>