Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) has announced a successful testing period for the ID.me verification method used in the state’s unemployment system. ID.me will become the requirement for all claimants starting April 1. Since the testing period began on Jan. 2, over 21,000 claimants have successfully used ID.me when filing a claim with IWD through online self-service, video chat or in-person verification options, according to a press release. Over 96% of participating claimants were able to complete verification on their first attempt and in less than five minutes on average. The use of ID.me has also helped IWD identify and halt over 1,200 fraudulent attempts to obtain benefits. Click here to learn about the three options for using ID.me.