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


### Answer
The term **dependent** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 1095a* as follows -

> given that term in section 551 of that title.

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1095a*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 55-MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE**

