$TXT Created by at MNTVBB.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on Wednesday, 09/29/21 at 11:45 ============================================================================= Run Date: NOV 09, 2021 Designation: EAS*1*207 Package : EAS - ENROLLMENT APPLICATION SYSTEM Priority: Mandatory Version : 1 SEQ #176 Status: Released Compliance Date: DEC 10, 2021 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)EAS*1*192 <<= must be installed BEFORE `EAS*1*207' Subject: 2022 GMT THRESHOLDS Category: - Routine Description: ============ The Geographic-Based Means Test (GMT) thresholds for Calendar Year 2022 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) 2021 can be found January 1, 2022 at: http://www.huduser.org/portal/datasets/il.html 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. INC19537853 - 2022 GMT THRESHOLDS Problem: -------- The GMT THRESHOLDS (#712.5) file needs to be updated for the 2022 calendar year (income year 2021). Resolution: ----------- Post install routine EAS1207P was created to update the GMT THRESHOLDS (#712.5) file with the updates for the 2022 calendar year (income year 2021). Test Sites: ----------- Chillicothe VAMC Manchester VAMC Software and Documentation Retrieval Instructions: -------------------------------------------------- The software for this patch is being released in a PackMan message. File Title File Name Format --------------------------------------------------------------------- N/A Documentation Title File Name --------------------------------------------------------- N/A Patch Installation: ------------------- Pre/Post Installation Overview: ------------------------------- N/A 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. The installer should expect to see the following message on the initial install: ************************************************************************** *POST-INSTALLATION PROCESSING * *--------------------------- * *This installation will take some time due to the large size of the file.* *Please be patient and allow the process to complete. Thank you! * * * *Number of records added: 3281 * *Number of duplicate records: 1482 * ************************************************************************** On any subsequent installs (for sites that participate in Testing this patch), all records will be listed as duplicates. This patch should take less than 10 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 EAS*1.0*207. B. 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. C. 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? NO//', answer NO. Post-Installation Instructions: ------------------------------- Post install routine EAS1207P 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. Routine Information: ==================== The second line of each of these routines now looks like: ;;1.0;ENROLLMENT APPLICATION SYSTEM;**[Patch List]**;MAR 15,2001;Build 4 The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: EAS1207P Before: n/a After: B13853334 **207** ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : SEP 14, 2021 Completed By: Date Completed: NOV 08, 2021 Released By : Date Released : NOV 09, 2021 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT