For Organizations

Merit Organization Portal

• How to Add and Remove an Admin in Merit.
• New Qualified Education Service Provider (QESP) Onboarding Workflow

Appeals Process

• Can my organization reapply?
• Why was my organization application rejected?
• How can I appeal the decision?

Reimbursement Process

• Changing Linked Bank Account Details
• How to view and review a claim.
• How to set up your organization's banking information for receiving direct payment from the Ohio ACE program account funds.
• Example Invoice & Receipt

Adding Invoice and Receipt Approvers

• Provider Claim and Administrator Updates

Approved Items for Reimbursement

• What services are approved for the program?
• Are textbook purchases reimbursable?
• Are laptops/computers, tablets, or phones approved for this program?
• As a Qualified Provider, can I submit a claim for services I provided to my own family?

Organization Application Questions

• Acceptable Background Checks and Disqualifying Offenses
• I have multiple organizations or locations – do I need approval for each one?
• How to change organization details in the Marketplace?
• How long does it take my organization to get approved once I apply?
• Where do I go to apply to be a Qualified Education Service Provider?
• QESP Application Requirements

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FAQs for organizations that would like to participate or are participating in the Ohio ACE Program

• Will I be issued a 1099-K?
• Code of Conduct
• Service Provider Requirements
• Cosmetology Related Services