2026 Trends Impacting Major Government Programs
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2026 Trends Impacting Major Government Programs
As government agencies continue to expand digital services, fraud and identity risk are evolving alongside modernization efforts. What were once isolated challenges are increasingly interconnected—spanning programs, channels, and jurisdictions.
This infographic highlights market-specific trends impacting major government programs in 2026, offering a critical view of where risk pressure is emerging and why identity assurance plays a critical role in protecting public trust.
Fraud and misuse continue to place significant pressure on government programs as digital access expands and program scale increases. At the same time, expectations for fast, secure, and seamless service delivery continue to rise, leaving little margin for error.
The trends outlined in this infographic reflect identity-driven risk signals emerging across key government programs, including:
- Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMVs)
- Social Security Administration (SSA)
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- Labor and Workforce Agencies
- Education Agencies and Institutions
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Retirement and Pension Programs
Together, these trends highlight how identity risk is becoming more complex within individual programs and transactions. Delayed detection or gaps in verification can significantly increase exposure for a given agency.
In 2026, understanding where risk is intensifying—and how verification strategies need to evolve—is critical.Download the infographic
Get a closer look at the market-specific trends shaping government program risk—and the identity threats agencies should be monitoring now.
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