| Connection Info | |
|---|---|
| Method | SSH version 2 |
| ClaimLynx Portal Host | dde.claimlynx.com |
| Port | 22022 |
| RSA Key Fingerprint | f0:62:a1:58:b5:66:c6:86:a9:5c:6d:3d:99:8a:b0:e7 |
DDE service through ClaimLynx provides secure access to government systems such as CMS, Medicare, Medicaid, and others. Access to this service through ClaimLynx requires the following:
- Contract/Account Setup with ClaimLynx
- SSH Client supporting SSH protocol version 2 or a web browser with javascript support.
- or -
The ClaimLynx kiTTY application. - Account Setup with CMS, etc, for access to internal systems.
Getting Support
Support for Medicare terminal service through ClaimLynx is provided by our internal IT staff. You may contact us by dialing (952) 593-5969 x2300, or pressing option 3 within the phone system menu. You may also email us for support at helpdesk@claimlynx.com.
Basic SSH Instructions
You are welcome to use any secure shell (SSH) program that supports SSH protocol version 2 to connect to the ClaimLynx Medicare terminal access server. Simply point your client to dde.claimlynx.com on port 22022 with the username and password assigned by the ClaimLynx staff. If you already have an account for file transfer, it is likely the same username and password you already have.
Once connected, important system messages wiill be displayed along with your product selection menu. Credentials for Medicare applications are managed and issued by CMS, not ClaimLynx, we simply provide connectivity to the CMS systems.
kiTTY - BETA TESTING
ClaimLynx has developed a simpler application than PuTTY to connect to CMS via the secure ClaimLynx network. Please note that this is currently in a beta-testing stage, and minor bugs or issues may be present. The advantage of kiTTY is that it requires no configuration, and is completely maintained by ClaimLynx staff.
- Download kiTTY Application (Windows) or (Mac/Linux)
- Download kiTTY User Guide
PuTTY SSH Client Instructions
PuTTY connection window
PuTTY is a free SSH client for Windows, available from http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk. The only application required for terminal access is the putty.exe executable.
Once the application is open, enter dde.claimlynx.com in the Host Name box. The connection type and port should stay at the defaults, SSH and 22022 respectively.
PuTTY keyboard configuration
On the left, click on 'Keyboard' under the 'Terminal' section, select the option 'Linux' under 'The Function keys and keypad'.
PuTTY features configuration
On the left, click on 'Features' under the 'Terminal' section, check the box for 'Disable application keypad mode'.
PuTTY Data configuration
On the left, click on 'Data' under the 'Connection' section. Under 'Login details', enter the username provided by Claimlynx (every user must have a unique username). Under 'Terminal details', change the 'Terminal-type string' field to 'linux'.
Saving the PuTTY configuration
On the left, click on 'Session'. You may save these settings as the default configuration for PuTTY by selecting 'Default Settings' from the 'Saved Sessions' section and clicking the 'Save' button. Alternately, you may enter a different profile name (e.g. ClaimLynx Terminal Services) and click the 'Save' button. To reuse this session, when PuTTY opens, double-click on this session, and it will load the settings for you.
The SSH fingerprint dialog
The first time you connect, you will be prompted to save our SSH server figerprint. Our SSH-RSA fingerprint is f0:62:a1:58:b5:66:c6:86:a9:5c:6d:3d:99:8a:b0:e7. If ClaimLynx changes this key, an email will be sent to our outages@claimlynx.com email list. We encourage you to subscribe to the outages list. Click on Yes to save this key.
Medicare terminal menu screen.
You will be prompted for your username and password. Note that your password will not be printed as you type.