Can someone legally blind be considered a dependent?

Posted by cremom on 8/26/2005 at 1:27 PM

My mother is 85 yrs. old, widowed, and legally blind (MD). My employer allows for "sick time" to be taken for doctors/dentists appointments for self, spouse or dependents. Since she is unable to drive and requires me to provide transportation, is there anyway I could have her deemed as my "dependent," being that she is medically dependent upon me? Appreciate any advice.

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Re:Can someone legally blind be considered a dependent?

What criteria does your employer use for determining who's a dependent?

I think you may find your answer in The Family and Medical Leave Act http://www.dol.gov/esa/regs/statutes/whd/fmla.htm

Hope this helps.

Re: Can someone legally blind be considered a dependent?

Check with your local tax preparer.
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