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SSA hits 105 million digital accounts as it tests nationwide identity verification
SSA says it has met its 2026 projection of 105 million accounts, while still aiming for 200 million by year‑end.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The Social Security Administration announced that it now has 105 million online accounts, matching its fiscal‑2026 projection, according to biometricupdate.com.
SSA’s 2026‑2030 strategic plan set an Agency Priority Goal of 110 million accounts by the end of fiscal 2027, and a modest target of 105 million by the end of fiscal 2026, which the agency says it has reached.
Earlier, SSA Commissioner Frank Bisignano had pledged to reach 200 million account holders by the end of calendar 2026; the agency has not ruled out that ambition but gave no new deadline.
Since June 7 2025, users must sign in via Login.gov or ID.me, with identity proofing required for those without existing credentials. One enrollment path with ID.me includes biometric verification, as detailed in an SSA guide.
Key facts
- SSA reports 105 million online accounts, meeting its FY2026 projection. (biometricupdate.com)
- SSA’s strategic plan targets 110 million accounts by FY2027. (biometricupdate.com)
- The agency previously aimed for 200 million accounts by end‑2026 but has not set a new deadline. (biometricupdate.com)
- Since 7 June 2025, SSA requires Login.gov or ID.me for online access, with biometric verification in one ID.me enrollment path. (biometricupdate.com)
Sources
- [1] biometricupdate.com — originally reported as “US Social Security becomes major test of digital identity at scale”
