HOW TO CONNECT TOTHE ELECTRONIC PREMIUM REPORTING SYSTEM WEBSITE Secure Socket Layer is a protocol designed to enable application to transmit information back and forth securely. Some applications that are confgured to run SSL include web browsers like Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Firefox. These programs are automatically able to receive SSL connections. The online applications of Philhealth like the Electronic Premium Reporting System (EPRS) use this kind of protocol to secure the connections that are coming from outside the PhilHealth (PHIC) network. In order to establish a secure SSL connection, however, the application must first have an encryption key assigned to it by a Certification Authority in the form of a Certificate. Once the application has a unique key of its own, a secure connection using the SSL protocol can be established. PhilHealth shall provide the Certificates (Root and Client Certificate) with network user account in order to have a secure access to EPRS website and to also identify if the user who is trying to access the website is authorized. PHILHEALTH shall email the Certificates and network user accounts to all EPRS website users. The Certificates should be installed to the web browser that the user will use and provide the requested network user account to login and access the website. Please be informed, however, that the network user accounts will be valid for one year only upon issuance. It is advised, therefore, that to avoid service interruption, PHILHEALTH should be informed of the intention of the user to renew their network user accounts before the one year expiration. Once the account is renewed, the Network Group, Information Technology Management Department (ITMD) of PHILHEALTH should be informed of the said renewal through email address [email protected] as a requisite to the extension of the validity of the network user account. As for the client certificate, this will also have a validity period (please check Annex A on how to check validity of a client certificate). If the user encounters expiration on the client certificate, it should coordinate PHILHEALTH to send the new client certificate. Guidelines on How to Connect to the EPRS website. I. The following are the basic requirements to connect to the EPRS Website: 1. A Computer 2. An Internet Connection 3. Web Browser with SSL Certificates (root and client certifcate) issued by PHILHEALTH 4. A password to access the client certifcate 5. A username and password (network user account) to be able to access the website 6. A username and password (EPRS user account) to be able to access the EPRS application system II. Below are steps on how to install the root and client certifcate and how to connect to EPRS website using Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Firefox. NOTE: For existing users, before you install the new EPRS Certificate. Please remove any existing EPRS certificate on your browser. Go to Annex B on how to delete an existing client certificate. The digital certificates for EPRS is stored in the EPRS Certificate.zip file. Please extract/unzip the file before you begin. A. INTERNET EXPLORER (recommended version should be at least 7.0 or higher) 1. Open your Internet Explorer. Go to “Tools” then click “Internet Options”. The “Internet Option” window will appear. 2. Click the “Content” tab then click on the “Certificates” button. 3. “Certificates” window will appear. Click on the “Import” button. 4. The “Certificate Import Wizard” will appear. Click on “Next”. 5. Specify the file you want to import by clicking on the “Browse” button. Select “EPRS Certificate.pfx” file, which is the Client Certificate to be used by the browser. Then click “Open”. . you must download and save in your computer. Once the certificate is specified.NOTE: The EPRS Certificate. click on “Next”.pfx client certificate shall be given through email by PhilHealth. 6. . Certificate should be stored at the “Personal” folder. Enter the password at the textbox provided then click “Next”. Then click “OK”. 8. Click “Browse” button then select “Personal” on the list. NOTE: The client certificate password shall be given through email by Philhealth.7. .9. Click “OK”. 11. Click “Next”. Click “Finish”. 10. we need to install the root certifcate by again clicking on “Certificates” button. “Certificates” window will appear. Now. You have now successfully installed the client certificate. 13.12. . Select “Trusted Root Certification Authorities” tab then click on the “Import” button. Click on “Next”.cer” file. 15.cer root certificate shall be given through email by Philhealth. Specify the file you want to import by clicking on the “Browse” button. The “Certificate Import Wizard” will appear. Then click “Open”. you must download and save in your computer. which is the Root Certificate to be used by the browser. . Select “publicrootca. NOTE: The publicrootca.14. . Click “OK” then click on “Next”. You have now successfully installed the root certifcate. Click “Finish”.16. just click “Yes”. Select “Trusted Root Certification Authorities” store where the certifcate will be placed by clicking on the “Browse” button. 17. If any security warning window will appear. If a pop-up window will appear asking what digital certifcate to use. Connect to EPRS website by entering the URL “https://eprs01.philhealth. Click “OK”. Click “OK”.ph” on the address bar. please choose “EPRS Client” as the digital certificate to be used.gov.18. 19. . You may now use the EPRS website. Click the “FireFox” tab located on the upper left of the screen then select “Options”. B. Open your Firefox web browser. Please provide your EPRS username and password to login provided in the email during account registration.20. then Click on “Options” . MOZILLA FIREFOX 1.0. For users using FireFox 5. Go to “Tools” then click on “Options”. The “Certificate Manager” window will appear. Then click “Open”.2. Specify the file you want to import. 4. Click on “Advanced” then click on “Encryption” tab. The “Options” window will appear. 3. . Select “EPRS Certificate. Click on “Your Certificates” tab to install the client certifcate then click on “Import” button.pfx” fle. Click “View Certificates” button. 7. 5. we have to install the root certifcate. Click “OK”.NOTE: The EPRS certificate. . NOTE: The client certificate password shall be given through email by PhilHealth. you must download and save in your computer. For the installation of the root certifcate.pfx client certificate shall be given through email by Philhealth. Enter the password at the textbox provided then click “OK”. 6. You have successfully installed the client certifcate. open the “Certificate Manager” window then click on the “Authorities” tab then click on the “Import” button. Now. you must download and save in your computer.cer” root certificate then Click “Open”. Select “publicrootca.cer” root certificate shall be given through email by PhilHealth. NOTE: The “publicrootca. 9. .8. Select all the checkbox then click “OK”. Connect to EPRS website by entering the URL “https://eprs01.10.ph” on the address bar. Click “OK”. 11.philhealth. If the “User Identification Request” window will appear. The certificate has been imported and installed. choose the certifcate with CN=EPRS Client then click “OK”.gov. . 2. GOOGLE CHROME 1. You may now use the EPRS website. Setting page will appear. Open your Google Chrome browser. Please provide your EPRS username and password to login which emailed during EPRS registration and activation. Go to “Wrench Menu” icon then click “Settings”.12. . C. Click “Show advanced settings” below the page. . Click on the “Import” button. Look for HTTPS/SSL then click on “Manage certificates” button. 4.3. “Certificates” window will appear. Click on “Next”.5. The “Certificate Import Wizard” will appear. . you must download and save in your computer. which is the Client Certificate to be used by the browser.6. NOTE: The EPRS Certificate. Then click “Open”. Select “EPRS Certificate. Specify the file you want to import by clicking on the “Browse” button.pfx” file. . 7.pfx client certificate shall be given through email by PhilHealth. And then “NEXT” . Click “Browse” button then select “Personal” on the list. Once the certificate is specified. 10.8. Certificate should be stored at the “Personal” folder. click on “Next”. 9. Then click “OK”. NOTE: The client certificate password shall be given through email by Philhealth. Enter the password at the textbox provided then click “Next”. Click “OK”. 12.11. Click “Finish”. . . Select “Trusted Root Certification Authorities” tab then click on the “Import” button. 14. we need to install the root certifcate by again clicking on “Certificates” button.13. “Certificates” window will appear. You have now successfully installed the client certificate. Now. Click “OK” then click on “Next”. Click on “Next”. 17. Select “Trusted Root Certification Authorities” store where the certifcate will be placed by clicking on the “Browse” button.cer” file. you must download and save in your computer. 16. . NOTE: The publicrootca.15. which is the Root Certificate to be used by the browser.cer root certificate shall be given through email by Philhealth. The “Certificate Import Wizard” will appear. Specify the file you want to import by clicking on the “Browse” button. Select “publicrootca. Then click “Open”. You have now successfully installed the root certifcate.18. If any security warning window will appear. . Click “Finish”. just click “Yes”. Click “OK”. Click “OK”. 20.gov.19.philhealth. If a pop-up window will appear asking what digital certifcate to use. Connect to EPRS website by entering the URL “https://eprs01. . please choose “EPRS Client” as the digital certificate to be used.ph” on the address bar. ANNEX A: How to Check for the Validity of a Certificate 1. 2. Open the “Control Panel” window by clicking on the “Windows Logo” or “Start” button located at the lower left of the screen and click on “Control Panel” Click on “Internet Options”. . Choose the certificate you want to view the details then click “View” button . The “Internet Properties” window will appear. Click on “Content” tab then click on “Certificates” button.3. 4. 5. . The certificate details window will appear containing the validity period of the certificate. Go to “Tools” then click “Internet Options”. 2.0) 1. 3. Open your Internet Explorer. Select the listed EPRS Certificate then click on the “Remove” button.1 INTERNET EXPLORER (recommended version should be at least 7. . Click the “Content” tab then click on the “Certificates” button. The “Internet Option” window will appear. “Certificates” window will appear.ANNEX B: HOW TO DELETE EXISTING CLIENT CERTIFICATE B. 0.4. A pop-up window will appear. Click the “FireFox” tab located on the upper left of the screen then select “Options”. B. Open your Firefox web browser. then Click on “Options” . For users using FireFox 5. You have now successfully removed your existing EPRS Certificate. 5. Go to “Tools” then click on “Options”. You can now proceed in installing the new EPRS Certificate.2 FIREFOX 1. Click “Yes” button. 4. You have now successfully removed your existing EPRS Certificate. Click “View Certificates” button. Click on “Advanced” then click on “Encryption” tab. You can now proceed in installing the new EPRS Certificate.2. The “Options” window will appear. The “Certificate Manager” window will appear. . Click on “Your Certificates” tab then select the listed EPRS Certificate then click on “Delete”. A pop-up window will appear. Click on “OK”. 5. 3. 2.3 GOOGLE CHROME 1.B. 3. Click “Show advanced settings” below the page. Look for HTTPS/SSL then click on “Manage certificates” button. . The “Certificate” window will appear. Click on “Personal” tab then select the listed EPRS Certificate then click on “Remove”. Click “Yes” button. . You can now proceed in installing the new EPRS Certificate.4. You have now successfully removed your existing EPRS Certificate. A pop-up window will appear. 5.