### Question
What is the definition of covered dependent?


### Answer
The definition of **covered dependent** is as follows in *22 U.S.C. § 2680b*:

> a family member (as defined by the Secretary of State) of a [1](#2680b_1_target) employee who, on or after January 1, 2016—


(A) accompanies the employee to an assigned duty station in a foreign country under chief of mission authority

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 2680b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

