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Removing Barriers to Access From Remote Identity Proofing

Removing Barriers to Access From Remote Identity Proofing
2020
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Author(s): 
Jennifer Wagner, Genevieve Gaudet
Removing Barriers to Access From Remote Identity Proofing
Source Sector(s)
Non-profit
Private
Benefits Program
SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Medicaid/CHIP
Level of Government
State/Provincial
Location
United States
Format
Report

Some states are adding unnecessary complexity to benefits application processes by requiring Remote Identity Proofing (RIDP) before applying or truncating other business. This paper provides background on RIDP, explains when it’s required, and makes recommendations on how states can preserve the security of online interfaces without the barrier of RIDP.