Eligibility—Children A child is considered eligible if he/she meets both of the following requirements: The child is: A biological or legally adopted child, OR A stepchild OR A foster child who has lived with you for at least 24 months immediately before you request benefits under the Program, OR A child of your domestic partner (as defined by the Domestic Partner Benefits Policy, available through Benefits), OR Your ward under a court-approved legal guardianship and has been your ward for at least 60 months and One or more of the following statements are true: The child is claimed as your dependent on your federal income tax returns, OR Your child provides less than 50% of their financial support, OR The child lives primarily with you when he/she is not away at school.
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