### Question
How is the "eligible dependent" defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible dependent** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 1076a* as follows -

> a dependent described in subparagraph (A), (D), or (I) of section 1072(2) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1076a*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law     > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 55-MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE**

