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Family member

The following people are considered to be members of the worker's family:

  • their spouse 
  • their child
  • one of their parents 
  • their brother, their sister and their grandparents or those of their spouse and the spouses of these people, their children and the spouses of their children 
  • a person who has acted or is acting as a foster family for the worker or their spouse 
  • a child for whom the worker or their spouse has acted or is acting as a foster family
  • a guardian or trustee of the worker or their spouse or a person under the guardianship or trusteeship of the worker or their spouse 
  • an incompetent person who has designated the worker or their spouse as mandatary 
  • any other person for whom the worker is entitled to benefits under an act for the assistance and care they provide because of their health