The Generalitat de Catalunya is switching access to the personal health portal La Meva Salut gradually to the identification system idCAT Mòbil . The process has been under way since this year and is increasingly replacing username and password logins. According to the authorities, the aim is to simplify access and improve the security of digital identification.
The change centres on logging in by mobile phone: idCAT Mòbil links an identity document to a registered mobile number. When logging in, a one-time code is sent to the phone to confirm access. The changeover is being phased in; the responsible bodies have not yet set a single date by which password logins will be completely discontinued.
In April 2026, the Servei Català de la Salut simplified the app’s login interface and brought together its electronic identification options. Since then, idCAT Mòbil has been promoted as the preferred method. At the same time, information pages for La Meva Salut and CatSalutstate that other recognised methods will generally remain available. These include, in particular, qualified certificates and electronic identity documents, depending on the device and channel used. Those who do not yet have access can still register online or ask their primary care service for help.
The administration cites two main reasons: improved ease of use and greater security. Technically, idCAT Mòbil is integrated through the identity portal VÀLid of the Consorci Administració Oberta de Catalunya (AOC), which brings together several government-recognised identification methods. Consolidating them in VÀLid is intended to standardise operations and improve future interoperability with other services.
The changeover also brings practical requirements. Authorities and health services must provide guidance and training to reduce digital barriers. Linking mobile numbers and identity data requires clear data protection measures; responsibility for data security and support remains with the respective services. According to information available so far, existing access will not be deactivated abruptly, but will be transferred to the new standard gradually over the course of the year.
The current changes are documented on the official La Meva Salut and CatSalut websites. Media reports summarise the updates but also give no binding end date. Users who want to access the service by mobile in future should make sure their mobile number is correctly registered and their identity details are up to date.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).