$TXT Created by J at DEVVOO.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on Monday, 12/01/25 at 14:17 ============================================================================= Run Date: DEC 22, 2025 Designation: DG*5.3*1155 Package : DG - REGISTRATION Priority: EMERGENCY Version : 5.3 SEQ #1010 Status: Released Compliance Date: DEC 30, 2025 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)DG*5.3*1129 <<= must be installed BEFORE `DG*5.3*1155' (v)EAS*1*225 <<= must be installed BEFORE `DG*5.3*1155' Subject: 2026 MEANS TEST THRESHOLD Category: - Routine - Enhancement (Emergency) Description: ============ ************************************************************************** IMPORTANT NOTES: EAS*1.0*225 MUST BE INSTALLED BEFORE DG*5.3*1155. DG*5.3*1155 is an emergency patch. Means Test thresholds and Maximum Annual Rates of Pension for calendar year 2026 must be in production prior to January 1st, 2026. This patch must be installed by December 31st, 2025. ************************************************************************** The Means Test thresholds for calendar year 2026 are distributed with this patch. Registration patch DG*5.3*1155 installs the new Means Test thresholds in the MAS PARAMETERS (#43) file and the Maximum Annual Pension Rate in the PARAMETERS (#8989.5) file. The post-installation routine, DG531155P, will install a new subentry for calendar year 2026 in the MEANS TEST DATA (#250) sub-file of the MAS PARAMETERS (#43) file. It also creates the entries below for calendar year 2026 in the PARAMETERS (#8989.5) file: - DGMT MAPR GLOBAL RATE - DGMT MAPR 0 DEPENDENTS - DGMT MAPR 1 DEPENDENTS - DGMT MAPR N DEPENDENTS The Means Test Threshold Entry/Edit [DG MEANS TEST THRESHOLD EDIT] option displays the 2026 calendar year Means Test Thresholds as shown in the following screen capture. There are no restrictions for installation into Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA) sites. ********************************************************************** Select ADT System Definition Menu Option: Means Test Threshold Entry/Edit Select MEANS TEST DATA: 2026// MEANS TEST DATA: 2026// ('MEANS TEST DATA' is UNEDITABLE) MT COPAY EXEMPT VET INCOME: 43335// ('MT COPAY EXEMPT VET INCOME' is UNEDITABLE) MT COPAY EXEMPT 1ST DEP INCOME: 8665// ('MT COPAY EXEMPT 1ST DEP INCOME' is UNEDITABLE) MT COPAY EXEMPT INCOME PER DEP: 2984// ('MT COPAY EXEMPT INCOME PER DEP' is UNEDITABLE) THRESHOLD PROPERTY: 80000// ('THRESHOLD PROPERTY' is UNEDITABLE) CHILD INCOME EXCLUSION: 16100// ('CHILD INCOME EXCLUSION' is UNEDITABLE) ********************************************************************** EHRM Impact Statement: ---------------------- This patch should have no EHRM impact, and can be installed at all sites, including EHRM converted sites. Patch Components: ----------------- Files & Fields Associated: File Name (Number) Field Name (Number) New/Modified/Deleted ------------------ ------------------- -------------------- N/A Forms Associated: Form Name File Number New/Modified/Deleted --------- ----------- -------------------- N/A Mail Groups Associated: Mail Group Name New/Modified/Deleted --------------- -------------------- N/A Options Associated: Option Name Type New/Modified/Deleted ----------- ---- -------------------- N/A Protocols Associated: Protocol Name New/Modified/Deleted ------------- -------------------- N/A Security Keys Associated: Security Key Name ----------------- N/A Templates Associated: Template Name Type File Name (Number) New/Modified/Deleted ------------- ---- ------------------ -------------------- N/A Remote Procedures Associated: Remote Procedure Name New/Modified/Deleted --------------------- -------------------- N/A Parameter Definitions Associated: Parameter Name New/Modified/Deleted -------------- -------------------- N/A Additional Information: ----------------------- N/A New Service Requests (NSRs): N/A Patient Safety Issues (PSIs): N/A Defect Tracking System Ticket(s) & Overview: INC40743572 - 2026 Means Test Threshold Updates Problem: -------- Annual update of MEANS TEST thresholds is needed for calendar year 2026 (income year 2025). Resolution: ----------- The post-installation routine, DG531155P, will install a new subentry for calendar year 2026 in the MEANS TEST DATA (#250) multiple field of the MAS PARAMETERS (#43) file. Six subfields within the multiple will be set with the new Means Test threshold data values as follows: - MEANS TEST DATA (#.01) - 2026 - MT COPAY EXEMPT VET INCOME (#2) - $43,335 - MT COPAY EXEMPT 1ST DEP INCOME (#3) - $8,665 - MT COPAY EXEMPT INCOME PER DEP (#4) - $2,984 - THRESHOLD PROPERTY (#8) - $80,000 - CHILD INCOME EXCLUSION (#17) - $16,100 In addition, this patch will set the following entries in the PARAMETERS (#8989.5) file for income year 2025 to: - DGMT MAPR GLOBAL RATE 5% - DGMT MAPR 0 DEPENDENTS $17,441 - DGMT MAPR 1 DEPENDENTS $22,839 - DGMT MAPR N DEPENDENTS $2,984 Test Sites: ----------- VAMC North Florida / South Georgia VA Health Care System (Gainesville, Lake City) Alaska VA Healthcare System (Anchorage) Test Sites - SNOW Change Order #: --------------------------------- VAMC North Florida / South Georgia VA Health Care System (Gainesville, Lake City) - CHG0672987 Alaska VA Healthcare System (Anchorage) - CHG0672391 Software and Documentation Retrieval Instructions: -------------------------------------------------- The software for this patch is being released in a PackMan message. Documentation describing the new functionality is not included in this release. Documentation Title File Name --------------------------------------------------------------------- N/A Patch Installation: ------------------- Pre/Post Installation Overview: A post-install routine, DG531155P, creates a sub-entry in the MAS PARAMETERS (#43) file for the 2026 calendar year. It also creates new entries in the PARAMETERS (#8989.5) file for the 2026 calendar year and displays a message to the installer. See installation example below in Post-Installation Instructions. Pre-Installation Instructions: This patch may be installed with users on the system, although it is recommended that it be installed during non-peak hours to minimize potential disruption to users. This patch should take less than 5 minutes to install. Installation Instructions: 1. Choose the PackMan message containing this build. Then select the INSTALL/CHECK MESSAGE PackMan option to load the build. 2. From the Kernel Installation and Distribution System Menu, select the Installation Menu. From this menu, A. Select the Verify Checksums in Transport Global option to confirm the integrity of the routines that are in the transport global. When prompted for the INSTALL NAME, enter the patch or build name. (ex. DG*5.3*1155) NOTE: Using will not bring up a Multi-Package build even if it was loaded immediately before this step. It will only bring up the last patch in the build. B. Select the Backup a Transport Global option to create a backup message. You must use this option and specify what to backup; the entire Build or just Routines. The backup message can be used to restore the routines and components of the build to the pre-patch condition. i. At the Installation option menu, select Backup a Transport Global ii. At the Select INSTALL NAME prompt, enter your build DG*5.3*1155 iii. When prompted for the following, enter "R" for Routines or "B" for Build. Select one of the following: B Build (including Routines) R Routines Only Backup Type: B// iv. When prompted "Do you wish to secure this message? NO//", press and take the default response of "NO". v. When prompted with, "Send mail to: Last name, First Name", press to take default recipient. Add any additional recipients. vi. When prompted with "Select basket to send to: IN//", press and take the default IN mailbox or select a different mailbox. C. You may also elect to use the following options: i. Print Transport Global - This option will allow you to view the components of the KIDS build. ii. Compare Transport Global to Current System - This option will allow you to view all changes that will be made when this patch is installed. It compares all of the components of this patch, such as routines, DDs, templates, etc. D. Select the Install Package(s) option and choose the patch to install. i. If prompted 'Want KIDS to Rebuild Menu Trees Upon Completion of Install? NO//', answer NO. ii. When prompted 'Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? NO//', answer NO. iii. When prompted 'Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and Protocols? YES//', answer YES. a. When prompted 'Enter options you wish to mark as 'Out Of Order':', select the following option: Menu Text Option Name --------- ---------- Means Test Threshold Entry/Edit [DG MEANS TEST THRESHOLD EDIT] Press the Enter key when you are done selecting options. b. When prompted 'Enter protocols you wish to mark as 'Out Of Order':', press the Enter key. c. When prompted 'Delay Install (Minutes): (0 - 60): 0//', answer 0. Post-Installation Instructions: The installer should expect to see the following output during the Post-install: ************************************************************************** >>> Beginning the DG*5.3*1155 post-install routine... Means Test Thresholds for 2026 calendar year (2025 income year) is being installed in MAS PARAMETERS (#43) file. MT COPAY EXEMPT VET INCOME set to $43,335. MT COPAY EXEMPT 1ST DEP INCOME set to $8,665. MT COPAY EXEMPT INCOME PER DEP set to $2,984. THRESHOLD PROPERTY set to $80,000. CHILD INCOME EXCLUSION set to $16,100. >>> Setting Maximum Annual Pension Rate Parameters in PARAMETERS (#8989.5) file. DGMT MAPR GLOBAL RATE parameter, instance 2025, set to 5%. DGMT MAPR 0 DEPENDENTS parameter, instance 2025, set to $17,441. DGMT MAPR 1 DEPENDENTS parameter, instance 2025, set to $22,839. DGMT MAPR N DEPENDENTS parameter, instance 2025, set to $2,984. >>> Patch DG*5.3*1155 Post-install complete. ************************************************************************** The post-installation routine DG531155P will be automatically deleted from your system. Back-Out/Roll Back Plan: ------------------------ Due to the complexity of this patch, it is not recommended for back-out, and a restore from a backup of the Transport Global should not be attempted. In the event that an installer decides to back out this patch, the patch installer should contact the Enterprise Service Desk (ESD) to submit a help desk ticket. Routine Information: ==================== The second line of each of these routines now looks like: ;;5.3;Registration;**[Patch List]**;Aug 13, 1993;Build 2 The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: DG531155P Before: n/a After: B16146922 **1155** ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : OCT 20, 2025 Completed By: Date Completed: DEC 22, 2025 Released By : Date Released : DEC 22, 2025 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT