US Social Security reaches 105M accounts behind Login.gov and ID.me identity checks

The US Social Security Administration says 105 million my Social Security accounts now exist, with access requiring verification through Login.gov or ID.me since June 2025. An August federal memo names Login.gov the default sign-on for covered public services, and ID.me's process includes a selfie matched to photo ID. Identity proofing is becoming a routine condition for reaching public benefits, though the agency and regulators acknowledge access barriers for people who cannot pass verification.