Tag: FAQ

Merit HIPAA and HITECH Overview and FAQ
In April of 2021, Merit announced its compliance with HIPAA as well as its ability to sign a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (“BAA”). Merit is one of the few cloud-based digital identity providers thati signs HIPAA Business Associate Agreements, showing our continued commitment to security and privacy. General Information What is HIPAA? HIPAA is the…
How do I use a Merit Key to check-in?
Video Here’s a quick tutorial on how to use your Merit QR Key to earn credit for your attendance.
Where can I find the Merit app?
The Merit app is free to download and available for both iOS and Android devices. Anyone with an existing Merit account can download it to view their merits, share and verify merits, check into events, and access unique opportunities. Links to the App Store and Google Play You can download the free Merit…
How do I add a license or certification to my Merit account?
Merits are sent to individuals by organizations that register with Merit and go through our validation process. Individuals who hold licenses or certifications are not responsible for or able to independently upload those credentials to their Merit profile. Merit operates this way in order to maintain a network of truth and trust, as every merit…
How much does it cost to use Merit?
As an individual, there is no cost to you to access the merits that have been issued to you by verified organizations that have joined Merit. You will always have free access to the credentials you have earned on Merit. You can view your merits on the Merit site or using the Merit app for…
How can I remove a merit from my profile?
Is there something amiss on a merit you received? Here’s how to report the problem and remove the merit from your profile. Log into member.merits.com and select the merit that you would like to remove. In the bottom right corner, click Remove. A popup window will appear with the following selections: The information on this merit…
How can I renew or update my merit?
The organization that issued your merit is continuing to handle all renewals and updates. You can find their contact information within their organization’s Merit page. To access the organization’s Merit page: Log into your Merit profile via the website app.merits.com Once you’ve logged in, select the merit you’d like to renew or update A link to…
What is Merit?
Merit is a verified identity ecosystem for trusted organizations and individuals seeking the benefits of interoperable digital credentials, known as merits. Merit’s mission is to enable all participants to operate programmatically and reliably with trust, insight, and efficiency because our ecosystem gives people confidence in the skills they’ve earned, the foresight to see what is…
How can I find my merit?
Check your email inbox All merits are sent to the email address your organization has on file for you. Check your email inbox for a notification from help@merits.com letting you know that an organization has sent you a merit. It should look something like this: If you are having trouble finding this email, visit app.merits.com/get-my-merits…
How to update your information within your digital licenses issued by Virginia DPOR.
All requests to update information within your merit must be made on the DPOR website. Your digital license will be issued to whichever email address DPOR currently has on file for you. Update your information with VA DPOR by visiting their website: https://dpor.virginia.gov/FormsAndApplications Email Address Change Form Mailing Address Change Forms Note: Many Boards allow you to update…