Implement Warning for Veterans Adding Spouse Without Declaring as Dependent

[amponce]

Issue Description

This is to implement an automatic notice of the spouse warning.

To enhance clarity during our dependents flow, we'd like to introduce a warning message. This message will be triggered when a veteran adds a spouse but does not declare them as a dependent. This improvement aims to alleviate confusion regarding eligibility and requirements for dependents.

Where the Warning Should Appear:

• On the 'Dependent-Count' page.

• In the 'Review Navigation' section, particularly when the 'isMarried' flag is set to true and one or more dependents have been added.

Front end tasks

1. Collaborate with the design team to finalize the wording and presentation of the warning message.
2. Implement a system to trigger the warning message when a veteran has a spouse listed but has not added them as a dependent.
3. Given the 'Save in Progress' feature, ensure that this warning is also integrated into the 'Review Navigation' page, covering scenarios where the veteran might bypass the dependents page.

Acceptance Criteria

• [ ] Designer comments on this issue to approve page styling
• [ ] Implement a system to trigger the warning message when a veteran has a spouse listed but has not added them as a dependent
• [ ] Unit tests pass
• [ ] E2E tests cover current code and regression
• [ ] End-to-end tests show 0 violations.
• [ ] The data returned matches API response (for given user or scenario)
• [ ] All axe checks pass
• [ ] All color contrast checks pass
• [ ] All zoom testing passes
• [ ] All keyboard checks pass
• [ ] All screenreader checks pass

[HeatherRienks]

@denisecoveyduc - we would like your input on the priority of this effort, please.

[denisecoveyduc]

Let's discuss this on an upcoming SU maybe since it has been a while. I thought that we were not auto 'magically' adding the dependent into the dependent count that we are sending VHA and VBA. In other words if a Veteran adds their spouse we are (behind the scenes) including that in the count for the number of dependents they have. I recall @mgleo updated the language on that page to indicate that to the Veteran.

[mgleo]

Hi @denisecoveyduc, That is correct, we are asking the user to enter their spouse as a dependent. Joe added the following language on the dependents pages, "Dependents include your spouse, unmarried children under 18 years old, 
and other dependents." So they will at least enter "1" under dependents if they are married. Looks like this ticket is to catch any users that select that they have a spouse but enter "0" on the dependents section.

[HeatherRienks]

@denisecoveyduc will discuss with Mike Dewey.

[mgleo]

@amponce @josephrlee Are you able to find and post the dates that the updated language was up on production? I know it was down during usability session but went back up around a week later?

[mgleo]

^ @denisecoveyduc Thinking Mike will need the dates this updated language was up on production to compare the data

[Tom-Davis]

@denisecoveyduc once we have a defined solution what would you place the priority level at?

[HeatherRienks]

Per FE Sync, @denisecoveyduc suggests we all huddle to discuss further. Heather to set up time to discuss

[amponce]

Notes for sync with design:

We recently discussed an idea to streamline the process for veterans applying for benefits, specifically making it easier to add their spouse as a dependent. Here’s a breakdown of the proposed changes, potential issues, and technical requirements.

Proposed Changes:

Veterans can enter their spouse's first name, last name, and age directly on the main application form. This modification will:

• Automatically count the spouse as a dependent.
• Increase the dependent count by 1.
• Record the spouse's age in the list of dependent ages.

Potential Issues to Watch Out For:

• There's a risk that veterans might be confused by initially seeing a dependent count of '1', not realizing it does not yet include children or other dependents.
• We need to ensure the navigation remains intuitive to prevent any confusion.

Frontend Requirements:

1. Input Fields: Add an input field for the spouse's age alongside the existing name fields.
2. Automatic Inclusion: Upon entering the spouse's details, the system should automatically include them as a dependent.
3. Dependent Count Update: The system should increment the dependent count by one.
4. Age Recording: The spouse's age should be automatically recorded in the dependent age records.
5. Navigation: After entering the spouse's details, users will be guided to add any additional dependents.

Technical Considerations:

In the backend, the dependents object has a count property that needs adjustment upon adding a spouse. The hasDependents field should increment by one, and the dependentAge array must be updated correspondingly. Confirmation of the spouse’s addition will be displayed on the subsequent screen.