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Which family members are eligible?

  • A spouse, including a valid common law marriage (marriage means only a legal union between one man and one woman as husband and wife, as defined in the Defense of Marriage Act).
  • Children under age 26 (including adopted children, recognized natural children or stepchildren; or foster children living with tribal employee in regular parent-child relationship)                                                                                              
  • Children age 26 or older incapable of self-support, if disabling condition began before age 26

Which family members are not eligible?         

  • Grandchildren, unless foster child requirements (as defined in the Handbook) are met                                                                                                  
  • Parents                                                                                                                                                                                                  
  • Siblings                                                                                                                                                                                                     
  • In-laws

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