Particle.news
Download on the App Store

IMSS Says Biometric Registration Is Voluntary and Will Not Affect Pensions

The Cédula Digital de Salud in the IMSS Digital app is currently the only feature that requires facial recognition to view medical records.

Overview

  • IMSS confirmed that beneficiaries will continue receiving pensions and subsidies regardless of whether they enroll biometrics.
  • The policy stems from Agreement ACDO.AS2.HCT.220725/194.P.DPES, published in the Diario Oficial de la Federación on October 30, authorizing biometric identity validation.
  • Biometric use began with platform workers and is slated to extend to all insured persons with priority on maternity subsidy processes.
  • The digital health card provides up to 36 months of clinical information, including consultations, diagnoses, prescriptions, test results and related hospitalizations.
  • Enrollment is done in the IMSS Digital app using facial recognition as the primary method with optional fingerprint, and IMSS urges users to rely on official channels for guidance.