$TXT Created by at DEVVOO.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on Thursday, 11/10/22 at 11:14 ============================================================================= Run Date: DEC 21, 2022 Designation: EAS*1*220 Package : EAS - ENROLLMENT APPLICATION SYSTEM Priority: Mandatory Version : 1 SEQ #189 Status: Released Compliance Date: DEC 30, 2022 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)EAS*1*207 <<= must be installed BEFORE `EAS*1*220' Subject: 2023 GMT THRESHOLD UPDATES Category: - Routine Description: ============ ********************************************************************** IMPORTANT: EAS*1*220 MUST BE INSTALLED BEFORE DG*5.3*1087. ********************************************************************** The Geographic-Based Means Test (GMT) thresholds for Calendar Year 2023 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) 2022 effective April 18, 2022 can be found 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: ----------------------- N/A Blood Bank Team Coordination: N/A New Service Requests (NSRs): N/A Patient Safety Issues (PSIs): N/A Defect Tracking System Ticket(s) & Overview: 1. INC24633714 - 2023 GMT THRESHOLDS Problem: -------- The GMT THRESHOLDS (#712.5) file needs to be updated for the 2023 calendar year (income year 2023). Resolution: ----------- Post install routine EAS1220P was created to update the GMT THRESHOLDS (#712.5) file with the updates for the 2023 calendar year (income year 2022). Test Sites: ----------- VA Pittsburgh Health Care System, PA West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, FL Software and Documentation Retrieval Instructions: -------------------------------------------------- The software for this patch is being released in a PackMan message. There is no documentation with this release. Documentation Title File Name --------------------------------------------------------------------- N/A Patch Installation: ------------------- Pre/Post Installation Overview: The pre-installation process transports the GMT Threshold records. A post-install routine updates the GMT Threshold file (#712.5) and displays a message to the installer. See installation example below in Post-installation Instructions. Pre-Transport Information: A Pre-Transport routine entry PRETRAN^EAS1220P is used to transport the GMT Threshold records, which the post-install routine uses to update the GMT Threshold file (#712.5). 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 2 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*220 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 EAS*1.0*220 iii. When prompted for the following, enter "R" for Routines or "B" for Build. Select one of the following: B Build R Routines Enter response: Build 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? NO//', answer YES. a. When prompted 'Enter options you wish to mark as 'Out Of Order':', select the following option: Option Name Menu Text ----------- --------- EAS GMT THRESHOLDS LOOKUP GMT Thresholds Lookup by Zip Code 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 message after the initial install: ************************************************************************** >>>Beginning the EAS*1.0*220 Post-install routine... Updating GMT THRESHOLDS (#712.5) file with the updates for the calendar year 2023 (income year 2022). These updates should take under 2 minutes. Please be patient and allow the process to complete. Updating.......... Process Complete! Number of records added: 3227 Number of duplicate records: 1538 NOTE: Only one entry per Year/State and County Code is filed and the remaining are identified as duplicates and cannot be uploaded. Added records are stored in ^XTMP("EAS1220") Duplicates will not be filed in the GMT Threshold file (#712.5). Duplicate records are stored in ^XTMP("EAS1220H") These globals will be automatically purged in 30 days. >>> Patch EAS*1.0*220 Post-install complete. ************************************************************************** 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! 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 2 minutes to install. The post-installation routine EAS1220P will be automatically deleted from your system. The ^XTMP globals ^XTMP("EAS1220") and ^XTMP("EAS1220H") will be automatically purged 30 days after installation. 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: ;;1.0;ENROLLMENT APPLICATION SYSTEM;**[Patch List]**;MAR 15,2001;Build 6 The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: EAS1220P Before: n/a After: B21651586 **220** ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : OCT 19, 2022 Completed By: Date Completed: DEC 21, 2022 Released By : Date Released : DEC 21, 2022 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT