$TXT Created by J at DEVVOO.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on Monday, 09/16/24 at 13:49 ============================================================================= Run Date: NOV 06, 2024 Designation: EAS*1*224 Package : EAS - ENROLLMENT APPLICATION SYSTEM Priority: Mandatory Version : 1 SEQ #192 Status: Released Compliance Date: DEC 12, 2024 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)EAS*1*223 <<= must be installed BEFORE `EAS*1*224' Subject: 2025 GMT THRESHOLD UPDATES Category: - Routine Description: ============ The Geographic-Based Means Test (GMT) thresholds for Calendar Year 2025 are distributed with this patch. The updated values for the GMT THRESHOLDS (#712.5) file 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) 2024 effective April 01, 2024 can be found at: https://www.huduser.gov/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 New Service Requests (NSRs): N/A Patient Safety Issues (PSIs): N/A Defect Tracking System Ticket(s) & Overview: INC35014147 - 2025 GMT Annual Updates Problem: -------- The GMT THRESHOLDS (#712.5) file needs to be updated for the 2025 calendar year (income year 2024). Resolution: ----------- Post-install routine EAS1224P was created to update the GMT THRESHOLDS (#712.5) file with the updates for the 2025 calendar year (income year 2024). Test Sites: ----------- West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, FL Fort Harrison VA Medical Center, MT Test Sites - SNOW Change Order #: --------------------------------- West Palm Beach VA Medical Center - CHG0530560 Fort Harrison VA Medical Center - CHG0530258 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: The pre-installation process transports the GMT Threshold records. A post-install routine updates the GMT THRESHOLDS (#712.5) file and displays a message to the installer. See installation example below in Post-Installation Instructions. Pre-Transport Information: A Pre-Transport routine entry PRETRAN^EAS1224P is used to transport the GMT Threshold records, which the post-install routine uses to update the GMT THRESHOLDS (#712.5) file. 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. (ex. EAS*1.0*223) 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*224 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 --------- ----------- GMT Thresholds Lookup by Zip Code [EAS GMT THRESHOLDS LOOKUP] 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*224 Post-install routine... Updating GMT THRESHOLDS (#712.5) file with the updates for the calendar year 2025 (income year 2024). These updates should take under 2 minutes. Please be patient and allow the process to complete. Updating.......... Process Complete! Job Start Date and Time: SEP 13, 2024@10:28:46 Job End Date and Time: SEP 13, 2024@10:28:51 Number of records added: 3228 Number of duplicate records: 1536 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("EAS1224") Duplicates will not be filed in the GMT THRESHOLDS (#712.5) file. Duplicate records are stored in ^XTMP("EAS1224H") These globals will be automatically purged in 30 days. >>> Patch EAS*1.0*224 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 EAS1224P will be automatically deleted from your system. The ^XTMP globals ^XTMP("EAS1224") and ^XTMP("EAS1224H") 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 1 The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: EAS1224P Before: n/a After: B28117247 **224** ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : AUG 05, 2024 Completed By: Date Completed: NOV 05, 2024 Released By : Date Released : NOV 06, 2024 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT