CMS touts early uses of new biometric verification tools for Medicare.gov

"We just added modern identity credentials to Medicare.gov, so now Medicare patients can come in and use Login.gov, ID.me or CLEAR. Users creating new accounts can authenticate using just their biometrics, just like they can in other parts of their life."

"Within the first five to six days, 25% of the people just automatically picked one of those new modern credentials. 60% of new accounts that have been created have all been using one of these modern credentials, and 90% of those people that created a new account already had been identity-verified somewhere else before they came."

"If someone chooses to create an account, Medicare is providing new and free options with enhanced security to help protect their Medicare information. Current Medicare account users can continue to log in using their current login credentials."

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services introduced enhanced identity verification login options on Medicare.gov, including Login.gov, ID.me, and CLEAR. These platforms enable biometric authentication for Medicare patients. The rollout occurred with minimal publicity, yet achieved strong adoption rates. Within the first five to six days, 25% of users selected the new modern credentials. Among newly created accounts, 60% utilized these enhanced security options, with 90% of those users having prior identity verification elsewhere. Existing Medicare account holders can continue using their current login credentials. The new options are free and designed to protect Medicare information with advanced security measures.

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