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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Selects CLEAR for New Pilot Initiative to Modernize the Veteran Experience on VA.gov

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  • The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has integrated CLEAR1, a secure identity platform by CLEAR (NYSE: YOU), into a pilot program to simplify Veteran access to VA.gov accounts.
  • The pilot enables Veterans to create or access accounts quickly via a one-time setup followed by a selfie for future logins, available both online & at select VA Medical Centers.
  • Six participating VA Medical Centers in Brooklyn, New York; Washington, D.C.; Palo Alto, California; Decatur, Georgia; Orlando, Florida; & San Juan, Puerto Rico offer in-person enrollment via CLEAR Pods.
  • CLEAR1 utilizes multi-layered verification combining biometrics, government-issued identification, & trusted data sources to combat fraud, waste, & abuse in federal benefit programs.
  • The initiative aims to improve security & efficiency for the 17 million living U.S. Veterans while addressing an estimated $186 billion in improper payments reported across federal programs in fiscal year 2025.
  • Enrollment in the CLEAR pilot is free, voluntary, & does not affect a Veteran's ability to access benefits if they choose not to participate or prefer other sign-in methods.
  • Personal health information remains with the VA, & CLEAR does not receive, access, or sell biometric or sensitive personal data during the verification process.
  • The pilot is a component of VA's broader modernization effort to ensure seamless & secure identity verification for accessing care, benefits, & services.
  • Future expansion of the offering depends on the results of this pilot program, with potential deployment of CLEAR1 across other federal health & civilian agencies.