Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 40 ILCS 5/15-131

  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
     “Survivors insurance beneficiary”: The spouse, dependent unmarried child under age 18 (under age 22 if a full-time student), unmarried child over age 18 who is dependent by reason of a physical or mental disability which began prior to attainment of that age, or dependent parent, who could qualify for survivors insurance payments under this Article.