---
kind: "section"
citation: "5 C.F.R. § 894.308"
title: "5"
number: "894.308"
heading: "How do I establish the dependency of my recognized natural child?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/5/894.308"
---

# §894.308. How do I establish the dependency of my recognized natural child?

- (a) Dependency is established for a recognized natural child who lives with the enrollee in a regular parent-child relationship, a recognized natural child for whom a judicial determination of support has been obtained, or a recognized natural child to whose support the enrollee makes regular and substantial contributions.
- (b) **The following are examples of proof of regular and substantial support.** More than one of the following proofs may be required to show support of a recognized natural child who does not live with the enrollee in a regular parent-child relationship and for whom a judicial determination of support has not been obtained:
  - (1) Evidence of eligibility as a dependent child for benefits under other State or Federal programs;
  - (2) Proof of inclusion of the child as a dependent on the enrollee's income tax returns;
  - (3) Canceled checks, money orders, or receipts for periodic payments from the enrollee for or on behalf of the child.
  - (4) Evidence of goods or services which show regular and substantial contributions of considerable value;
  - (5) Any other evidence which OPM shall find to be sufficient proof of support or of paternity or maternity.

## Notes

### Amendments

[78 FR 64879, Oct. 30, 2013, as amended at 88 FR 47749, July 25, 2023]

### Authority

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 8962; 5 U.S.C. 8992; Subpart C also issued under section 1 of Pub. L. 110-279, 122 Stat. 2604 (2 U.S.C. 2051); and Sec. 894.601(b) also issued under Pub. L. 116-92, 133 Stat. 1198 (5 U.S.C. 8956 note).

### Source

Source: 73 FR 50184, Aug. 26, 2008, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[78 FR 64879, Oct. 30, 2013, as amended at 88 FR 47749, July 25, 2023]