She doesn't HAVE to be claimed as a dependent, but you could choose to claim her if she meets the criteria.
If she has no income, she would not be able to complete a return. She would need to have taxable income in order to file a federal return. If she would have income, it would not be reported on your return, it would need to be reported on her own return.
If she does not have health insurance and you claim her, you would be responsible for paying the penalty for her not having health insurance.
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