$TXT Created by at MNTVBB.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on Thursday, 11/19/20 at 16:47 ============================================================================= Run Date: DEC 28, 2020 Designation: DG*5.3*1039 Package : DG - REGISTRATION Priority: EMERGENCY Version : 5.3 SEQ #902 Status: Released Compliance Date: DEC 31, 2020 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)DG*5.3*995 <<= must be installed BEFORE `DG*5.3*1039' Subject: 2021 MEANS TEST THRESHOLDS Category: - Routine Description: ============ ************************************************************************** * Per VHA FACT SHEET titled MEANS TEST AND GEOGRAPHIC-BASED MEANS TEST * * AND MAXIMUM ANNUAL RATES OF PENSION FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2021, this * * patch MUST be installed before January 1, 2021. * ************************************************************************** The Means Test thresholds for Calendar Year 2021 are distributed with this patch. The post-installation routine, DG1039P, will create a new subentry (or replace an existing one) for calendar year 2021 in the MEANS TEST DATA (#250) multiple field of the MAS PARAMETERS (#43) file. Patch DG*5.3*1039 updates the thresholds for the Means Tests and the Maximum Annual Pension Rate. 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: ----------------------- New Service Requests (NSRs): N/A Patient Safety Issues (PSIs): N/A Defect Tracking System Ticket(s) & Overview: ============================================ 1. INC14558135 - 2021 MEANS TEST THRESHOLDS Problem: -------- Annual update of Geographic Means Test (GMT) thresholds are needed for calendar year 2021 (income year 2020). Resolution: ----------- The post-installation routine, DG1039P, will create a new subentry (or replace an existing one) for calendar year 2021 in the MEANS TEST DATA (#250) multiple field of the MAS PARAMETERS (#43) file. Six subfields within the multiple will be updated with the new Means Test threshold data values as follows: MEANS TEST DATA (#.01) - 2021 MT COPAY EXEMPT VET INCOME (#2) - $34,616 MT COPAY EXEMPT 1ST DEP INCOME (#3) - $6,923 MT COPAY EXEMPT INCOME PER DEP (#4) - $2,382 THRESHOLD PROPERTY (#8) - $80,000 CHILD INCOME EXCLUSION (#17) - $12,550 In addition, this patch will update the following fields in the PARAMETERS file (#8989.5) for Income Year 2020 to: DGMT MAPR GLOBAL RATE 5% DGMT MAPR 0 DEPENDENTS $13,931 DGMT MAPR 1 DEPENDENTS $18,243 DGMT MAPR N DEPENDENTS $2,382 Test Sites: ----------- Manchester VAMC VA Maryland HCS West Palm Beach VAMC Software and Documentation Retrieval Instructions: -------------------------------------------------- N/A Patch Installation: ------------------- Pre/Post Installation Overview: ------------------------------- 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 patch and invoke the INSTALL/CHECK MESSAGE PackMan option. 2. From the Kernel Installation & Distribution System menu, select the Installation menu. 3. From this menu, you may select to use the following options: (when prompted for INSTALL NAME, enter DG*5.3*1039) a. Verify Checksums in Transport Global - This option will allow you to ensure the integrity of the routines that are in the transport global. b. Print Transport Global - This option will allow you to view the components of the KIDS build. c. 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 components of this patch (routines, DD's, templates, etc.). 4. Use the Install Package(s) option and select the package DG*5.3*1039. 5. When Prompted "Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? NO//", hit enter. 6. When prompted 'Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options and Menu Options and Protocols? NO//', answer NO. Post-Installation Instructions ------------------------------ Post install routine DG1039P may be deleted after patch installation is complete. Back-Out 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. The development team will need to issue a follow-on patch in order to comprehensively back-out this patch and restore the system to a functioning state. 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: DG1039P Before: n/a After: B10937606 **1039** ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : NOV 09, 2020 Completed By: Date Completed: DEC 28, 2020 Released By : Date Released : DEC 28, 2020 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT