dependant
n.n. a person who relies on someone else for their money or support. You use this word when talking about someone who cannot survive or live independently without another person.
n. a person who relies on another for financial support or maintenance. Often used in legal or social security contexts to describe individuals who are financially dependent on a primary earner.
The company provides health insurance for all dependants of its employees.
After the accident, the family's financial situation became very difficult because the primary earner was no longer able to work and support his dependants.
The legal framework must account for the specific needs of dependants when determining the appropriate level of compensation following a tragic loss of income.