Overview
- IMSS and multiple outlets corrected circulating claims by confirming that biometric registration is not required for pension or subsidy deposits.
- A technical council agreement published in the federal gazette on October 30 legally authorized biometric identity validation to secure IMSS digital services.
- The initial rollout targets Workers of Digital Platforms and later extends to all insured persons with priority for maternity subsidy processes.
- At present, only the Cédula Digital de Salud in the IMSS Digital app uses biometrics, requiring facial recognition with optional fingerprints to protect access to medical records.
- Users who choose to register do so through the IMSS Digital app by creating an account, confirming codes, uploading ID images, and completing selfie-based facial capture, while those who do not enroll retain their benefits without interruption.