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# What is a dependent code?

The Principal member is usually coded as dependent 00 on the medical aid profile.

The spouse/partner to the principal member is then coded as 01.

Each registered dependent is then coded on the medical aid profile as 02, 03, etc. depending on the number of registered dependents.