Beginning in early 2026, a major change for people accessing their accounts on Medicare.gov will occur through identity verification using ID.me and CLEAR. This change is a piece of a larger update by ...

In the digital age, ensuring secure access to government services is paramount. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has adopted Login.gov and ID.me as credential service providers to facilitate ...

Stricter identity checks are coming to two of the most sensitive corners of the U.S. digital ecosystem: financial regulation and federal healthcare.

ID.me today announced it has entered into a contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to enable secured access and improved user experience on Medicare.gov beginning in early ...

Due to a security law passed 20 years ago, many Americans are now required to update their driver’s license or identification cards to become REAL ID-compliant — or they won’t be able to board U.S.

A federally approved passport is an acceptable alternative to a Real ID for air travel within the United States. Travelers without a Real ID may undergo additional identity verification by the TSA.

Starting May 7, 2025, REAL ID-compliant identification or other acceptable forms of ID will be required for domestic flights and entry to certain federal facilities. Acceptable alternative IDs include ...

A major Real ID deadline is set to finally arrive this year after several delays. The May 2025 Real ID deadline remains in place as of January, though the deadline has repeatedly been delayed due to ...