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


### Answer
**Eligible dependent** is defined as the following in *10 U.S.C. § 1111*:

> a dependent described in section 1076(a)(2) (other than a dependent of a member on active duty), 1076(b), 1086(c)(2), or 1086(c)(3) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1111*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 56-DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE RETIREE HEALTH CARE FUND**

