Claims Portal will be introducing a token to A2A messaging. The token will apply an additional layer of security to verify the identity of the user, along with current credentials.

On 24th August, we released updated DRAFT RTA and ELPL Technical Specifications which can be accessed via the Claims Portal website: A2A Technical Specifications.

These draft documents provide an oversight of the changes that software developers and suppliers will need to make for A2A Token.

Summary of updates

  1. A2A Token Implementation
  2. New Methods added: GetToken, RefreshToken and changePassword.
  3. Updates to the “Instruction for developers” section.
  4. Modification to all of the call methods to reflect the changes in the authentication process.
  5. Hints on error handling.
  6. New specifications on how to retrieve and delete A2A notifications.

To reflect these changes in Claims Portal workflows, User development and testing will be necessary for A2A users only. The updates that are applied for the A2A token access can be tested by all A2A users between 7th November 2022 and 16th December 2022.

A2A Token Workshop

We are inviting A2A users to a dedicated virtual workshop on Tuesday 18th October where we will provide the following:

  • An overview of the A2A token messaging
  • Technical details on the system changes required
  • Use of the integration site for testing
  • Details of the support available to implement the changes ahead of the agreed go live date
  • Q&A session

We recommend that you share this information with your IT department and/or software supplier who should attend this workshop ahead of testing their system changes for the A2A token.

To register for attendance, please contact ClaimsPortal@mib.org.uk.

Regards

Phil Dicken
Chair, Claims Portal Ltd

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