In recent days, the concern of pensioners of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) increase after information circulated about a new security measure that the organization allegedly implemented to protect the data of affiliated people.
According to the versions spread on social networks, after updating the institute’s security program, Pensioners would now have to register their biometric data in order to receive their deposit.
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However, shortly after the commotion generated, the IMSS came out to clarify the situation and explained in which processes it will be necessary to include biometric information.
Will the use of biometric data be implemented in the IMSS?
According to the announcement published in the Official Gazette of the Federation, the agreement ACDO.AS2.HCT.220725/194.P.DPES of the H. Technical Council, authorized since October 30, 2025, establishes the biometric data integration as a tool to identify pensioners, retirees and administrators of the institute.
With this measure, The aim is to modernize and strengthen the digital system to guarantee the security of affiliate information.s, as well as facilitating processes such as consulting disability subsidies and registering bank accounts for electronic payment.
This update is linked to the launch of the IMSS Digital app, which aims to speed up the payment of subsidies and other procedures.
Is it necessary to register biometric data to receive the pension?
Despite the information that circulated on social networks, The IMSS denied that the registration of biometric data is mandatory to receive the pension and assured that this measure will not affect the deposit of payments in any way.
However, he clarified that Yes, it will be necessary to register biometric data to process the Digital Health Carda new feature included in the IMSS Digital application, designed so that beneficiaries can consult their medical information more quickly and easily. Among the available sections are:
- Registered external queries
- Diagnoses received
- Medications and prescriptions issued
- Results of studies and procedures
- Medical consultations
- References and counterreferences
- Hospitalizations linked to outpatient consultation
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Because this information is highly sensitive, the IMSS activated biometric security for its consultation.
However, The Digital ID is a completely optional procedure. It is only a practical tool for those who need to review their medical information frequently, but there are no penalties for not processing it.
In short, those who choose not to obtain it or register their biometric data simply will not have access to this additional function, but they will not lose their pension or deposits.
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