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• A child or other individual for whom a parent, relative or other person may claim a personal tax deduction. Under the Affordable Care Act, individuals may be able to claim a premium tax credit to help cover the cost of coverage for themselves and their dependents.

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  American Psychological Association (APA)

  dependent. (n.d.). Glossary of Health Coverage and Medical Terms. Retrieved May 29, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/dependent.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  dependent. marylandhealthconnection.gov. Glossary of Health Coverage and Medical Terms. Maryland Health Connection. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/dependent (accessed: May 29, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "dependent." Glossary of Health Coverage and Medical Terms. Maryland Health Connection. 29 May. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/dependent.

• A child or other individual for whom a parent, relative, or other person may claim a personal exemption tax deduction. Under the Affordable Care Act, individuals may be able to claim a premium tax credit to help cover the cost of coverage for themselves and their dependents.

  U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Cite This Source - This Definition
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  American Psychological Association (APA)

  dependent. (n.d.). HealthCare.gov Glossary. Retrieved May 29, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/dependent.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  dependent. HealthCare.gov Glossary. U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/dependent (accessed: May 29, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "dependent." HealthCare.gov Glossary. U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. 29 May. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/dependent.

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