============================================================================= Run Date: JAN 31, 2017 Designation: EAS*1*146 Package : EAS - ENROLLMENT APPLICATION SYSTEM Priority: EMERGENCY Version : 1 SEQ #118 Status: Released Compliance Date: FEB 01, 2017 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)EAS*1*144 <<= must be installed BEFORE `EAS*1*146' Subject: CORRECT 2017 INCOME LIMITS Category: - Routine - PATCH FOR A PATCH - Other Description: ============ ************************************************************************** * This patch MUST be installed immediately after DG*5.3*930. * * It is being released as an Emergency patch. * ************************************************************************** The Geographic-Based Means Test thresholds for Calendar Year 2017 are distributed with this patch. The updated values for the GMT THRESHOLDS file (#712.5) are used in the determination of a veteran's GMT Threshold for a given income year, based on locality and number of dependents. Geographical income level thresholds are set yearly by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This large set of income thresholds is usually referred to as the HUD index. The geographic based income limits for Income Year (IY) 2016 can be found January 1, 2017 at: https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/il.html#2016 This patch addresses the annual updates for the GMT Thresholds. Patch DG*5.3*930 will update the thresholds for the Means Tests and the Maximum Annual Pension Rate. Patch IB*2.0*583 will address the annual updates for the Pharmacy Copay Thresholds. Associated NSR(S): ================== N/A Associated Ticket(s): ===================== R12439007FY17 - Correction needed to Income Limits for 2017 GMT Thresholds Participating Test Sites: ========================= Altoona - James E. Van Zandt VAMC Wilmington VAMC VISN 2 - Upstate New York HCS Ticket Overview: ================ R12439007FY17 - Correction needed to Income Limits for 2017 GMT Thresholds Problem: ======== The GMT THRESHOLDS (#712.5) file updates for the 2017 calendar year in patch EAS*1.0*144 were incorrect. Resolution: =========== The GMT THRESHOLDS (#712.5) file is updated and transported via this patch. DATA DICTIONARY: ================ UP SEND DATA USER DATE SEC. COMES SITE RSLV OVER FILE # NAME DD CODE W/FILE DATA PTS RIDE -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 712.5 GMT THRESHOLDS (#712.5) NO NO YES OVER YES NO SOFTWARE RETRIEVAL: =================== The software for this patch is not being distributed through the National Patch Module. This patch is being distributed as a host file. The host file will contain the following KIDS build: Host file name: EAS_1_P146.KID Build: EAS*1.0*146 Sites may retrieve the software directly using Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) from the ANONYMOUS.SOFTWARE directory at the following OI Field Offices: Albany : domain.ext Hines : domain.ext Salt Lake City : domain.ext First Available Server : download.vista.domain.ext The following file will be available: File Name Description --------- ----------- EAS_1_P146.KID Host File containing KIDS software distribution Note: Use ASCII mode when transferring the .KID file. Installation Instructions: ========================== This host file can be installed with users on the system. The installation should not be queued to run. Installation will take approximately 20 minutes. The updates to the GMT THRESHOLDS file (#712.5) are extensive. Due to the volume of updates, the installation process will appear to stall and/or stop. This is normal, as the file updates may take up to 20 minutes to complete. *****Please be patient and allow the process to complete.***** Also, when comparing the transport global to the current system, entries will scroll by on the screen. This is normal as there are approximately 52,120 entries included in the GMT THRESHOLDS file (#712.5) distributed with this patch and a comparison is done on each of these entries. It is possible your session may time out before the compare has completed. If so, you may not be able to get a complete screen capture of the compare. This will not, however, mean that there is any problem with the software. To avoid a session time-out, you can designate a printer (non-queued) as the device for the compare. Pre-Installation Instructions ----------------------------- 1. DOWNLOAD HOST KIDS FILE ----------------------- Download the KIDS file EAS_1_P146.KID from the ANONYMOUS.SOFTWARE directory of any of the following three Office of Information Field Offices (OIFOs): Albany, Hines, or Salt Lake to the appropriate directory on your system. 2. START UP KIDS ------------- Start up the Kernel Installation and Distribution System Menu [XPD MAIN]: Edits and Distribution ... Utilities ... Installation ... Select Kernel Installation & Distribution System Option: INStallation --- Load a Distribution Print Transport Global Compare Transport Global to Current System Verify Checksums in Transport Global Install Package(s) Restart Install of Package(s) Unload a Distribution Backup a Transport Global Select Installation Option: 3. Select Installation Option: -------------------------- a. Use the 'Load a Distribution' option and enter the directory into which you downloaded the host file, followed by the host file name: [directory]EAS_1_P146.KID NOTE: The following are OPTIONAL - (When prompted for the INSTALL NAME, enter EAS*1.0*146): b. Backup a Transport Global - This option will create a backup message of any routines exported with this patch. It will not backup any other changes such as DD's or templates. 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.). d. Verify Checksums in Transport Global - This option will allow you to ensure the integrity of the routines that are in the transport global. 4. Select Installation Option: Install Package(s) ------------------ **This is the step to start the installation of this KIDS patch: a. Choose the Install Package(s) option to start the patch install. b. When prompted 'Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? NO//' answer NO. c. When prompted 'Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and Protocols? NO//' answer NO. Post Installation Overview: =========================== The EAS1146P pre-install routine will display an informational message and may be deleted after install. Routine Information: ==================== The second line of each of these routines now looks like: ;;1.0;ENROLLMENT APPLICATION SYSTEM;**[Patch List]**;MAR 15,2001;Build 3 The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: EAS1146P Before: n/a After: B1092392 **146** ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : JAN 24, 2017 Completed By: Date Completed: JAN 31, 2017 Released By : Date Released : JAN 31, 2017 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== No routines included