### Question
Can you define what covered dependent means?


### Answer
**Covered dependent** is defined as the following in *50 U.S.C. § 3519b*:

> a family member (as defined by the Director) of a covered employee who, on or after September 11, 2001—


(A) accompanies the covered employee to an assigned duty station in a foreign country

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 3519b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY**

