File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Secure Submission Using TLS

FILE TRANSFER PROTOCOL (FTP) SECURE SUBMISSIONS USING TLS

Community providers must register with the Department of Human Services (DHS), Management Information Services, in order to submit their information to the department using FTP. Registration information and forms can be found at http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=32575. FTP software will be provided that is necessary to exchange files with DHS. An interface will also be provided that would allow the FTP software to be integrated directly in the agency's software application. Multiple FTP file submissions will be accepted for a production schedule. Refer to Appendix B for file transfer instructions.

The format of the file names must be as follows:

• DHSCASE.FLE - Client Case Information
• DHSSERV.FLE - Service Reporting/Mental Health Billing Information
• DHSPROV.FLE - Provider Information
• DHSINCM.FLE  - Client Financial Information
• DHSBILL.FLE - Fee for Service Billing Information