HARP

HCQIS Access Roles and Profile (HARP) is a secure identity management portal provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Creating an account via HARP provides users with a user ID and password that can be used to sign into many CMS applications. It also provides a single location for users to modify their user profile, change their password, update their challenge question, and add and remove two-factor authentication devices.

Who Will Get a HARP ID?

If you have an EDIM, you already have a HARP ID and do not need to follow the steps below.

QUICK START GUIDE

How to get a HARP ID

Click on the following link: HARP registration page
Enter your profile information (please use your corporate email address) – Click Next
(Because HARP ID can be used to login to several CMS applications which access sensitive information such as PHI or PII, identity proofing is required. This includes providing your SSN. If you do not wish to provide your SSN, a manual proofing option is available on that screen. Manual proofing may, however, delay the process.)
Choose your User ID, password and challenge question – Click Next
Answer the five Identity Proofing Questions
(Experian will provide personal questions based on information pulled using the provided SSN and other personal information. Answering these questions correctly verifies your identity)
Your account has been completed and you will receive a confirmation email. However you still need to create a two-factor authentication – Click Login to Complete Setup
Login using your newly created User ID and password
Select the SMS as your desired authentication device, enter phone number – Click Send Code
Enter Security Code that you received on your device – Click Submit
You can add more devices as options in case you are not in the vicinity of your previously chosen device or if you do not wish to add any additional devices simply click Complete Setup

CONGRATULATIONS! You’re done! You are now registered with HARP

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FAQs

GENERAL | ACCESS

General

User IDs must be between 5-100 characters and unique (cannot already be taken by another user).

Passwords must be a minimum of 12 characters and include a lowercase letter, uppercase letter, number (0-9), and symbol (!@#$%^&*). They cannot contain first name, last name, or part of user ID.

HARP is a secure identity management portal and asks for personal information to verify the user's identity. HARP uses Experian to remotely proof users by taking user-entered data, such as date of birth and social security number (SSN), to generate a list of personal questions for the user to answer to verify his/her identity.

RIDP is the process of validating sufficient information that uniquely identifies you (e.g., credit history, personal demographic information, and other indicators). This method is used for verifying the identity of a user as opposed to manual proofing or in-person proofing. If you are requesting electronic access to protected CMS information or systems, you must be identity proofed to gain access.
CMS uses the Experian identity verification system to remotely perform identity proofing. Experian is used by CMS to confirm your identity when you need to access a protected CMS Application.
You may have already encountered RIDP through various interactions with banking systems, credit reporting agencies, and shipping companies.
When you log in to HARP, you will have the option to RIDP. You will be asked to provide a set of core credentials which include:
- Full Legal Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Current Residential Address
Experian will use your core credentials to locate your personal information in Experian and generate a set of questions. Experian will attempt to verify your identity to the appropriate level of assurance with the information you provided. Most users can complete the ID proofing process in less than five minutes. If you encounter problems with RIDP, you will be asked to contact Experian Support Services via telephone at (866) 578-5409 to resolve any issues.

If you cannot identity proof online, you will be asked to contact the Experian Verification Support Services Help Desk at (866) 578-5409. The system will provide you with a Reference Number to track your case. For security purposes, the Experian Help Desk cannot assist you if you do not have the reference number.

Video: Getting My HARP ID

Video: HARP User Profile

Need Help ?

If you have any issues with registering, please contact your HARP help desk. For questions related to the new service offerings, please contact QualityNet_IT_Services@hcqis.org.