$TXT Created by DEVOHI.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on Thursday, 02/12/26 at 13:49 ============================================================================= Run Date: FEB 26, 2026 Designation: FB*3.5*192 Package : FB - FEE BASIS Priority: Mandatory Version : 3.5 SEQ #166 Status: Released Compliance Date: MAR 13, 2026 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)FB*3.5*158 <<= must be installed BEFORE `FB*3.5*192' Subject: SOCIAL SECURITY REDUCTION Category: - Routine - Other Description: ============ This patch includes updates required for Social Security Number Reduction (SSNR) for Fee Basis. ************************************************************************* ATTENTION: This patch is being released with a shortened compliance date of 15 days. ************************************************************************* Specific Fee Basis options are being updated with a message to state that they will be deactivated in a future patch. This is currently scheduled for May 2026. This message is displayed before the option and does not impact functionality of the option. =============================================================== This option is scheduled to be disabled May 2026. =============================================================== Fee Basis Main Menu > Civil Hospital Main Menu > - Output Menu > 7078 Print [FBCH] - Output Menu > Cost Report for Civil Hospital [FBCH] - Output Menu > Unauthorized Claims Cost Report for Civil Hospital [FBCH] - Notification/Request Menu > Print Entitlement Audit [FBCH] - Payment Process Menu > Patient Reimbursement for Ancillary Services [FBCH] Fee Basis Main Menu > Community Nursing Home Main Menu > - Authorization Main Menu - CNH > Display 7078/Authorization - CNH [FBCNH] - Output Main Menu - CNH > 7078 Print [FBCH] - Output Main Menu - CNH > CNH Census Report [FBCNH] Fee Basis Main Menu > Medical Fee Main Menu > - Outputs Main Menu > Group 7079 Print [FBAA] - Supervisor Main Menu > MRA Main Menu > Veteran MRA Main Menu > Delete type Veteran MRA [FBAA] - Supervisor Main Menu > MRA Main Menu > Veteran MRA Main Menu > Reinstate type Veteran MRA [FBAA] Fee Basis Main Menu > Project ARCH Menu > - Add/Edit Project ARCH Eligibility [FB] - ARCH Eligibility Data Upload [FB] - ARCH Clinical Reminder Due Delay [FB] - View Project ARCH Eligibility [FB] Fee Basis Main Menu > State Home Main Menu > - Reinstate State Home Authorization [FBSH] Fee Basis Main Menu > Unauthorized Claim Main Menu > - Enter/Edit Unauthorized Claim Menu > Initiate Appeal for Unauthorized Claim [FBUC] - Outputs for Unauthorized Claims > All Claims by Vendor/Veteran/ Other [FBUC] - Outputs for Unauthorized Claims > Unauthorized Claims Cost Report for Civil Hospital [FBCH] - Request Information on Unauthorized Claim [FBUC] EHRM Impact Statement: ---------------------- - This patch should have no EHRM impact, and can be installed at all sites, including EHRM converted sites. 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 ----------- ---- -------------------- FB ADD ARCH ELIGIBILITY RUN ROUTINE Modified FB ARCH DATA UPLOAD RUN ROUTINE Modified FB ARCH REMINDER DELAY RUN ROUTINE Modified FB PROJECT ARCH MENU MENU Modified FB VIEW ARCH ELIGIBILITY RUN ROUTINE Modified FBAA MRA VETERAN DELETE TYPE ACTION Modified FBAA MRA VETERAN REINSTATE ACTION Modified FBAA PRINT 7079 GROUP RUN ROUTINE Modified FBCH ANCILLARY REIMBURSEMENT RUN ROUTINE Modified FBCH COST REPORT RUN ROUTINE Modified FBCH PRINT 7078 RUN ROUTINE Modified FBCH PRINT REQUEST AUDIT RUN ROUTINE Modified FBCH UC COST REPORT RUN ROUTINE Modified FBCNH CENSUS REPORT RUN ROUTINE Modified FBCNH DISPLAY 7078 ACTION Modified FBSH REINSTATE AUTH RUN ROUTINE Modified FBUC ALL CLAIMS OUTPUT RUN ROUTINE Modified FBUC INITIATE APPEAL RUN ROUTINE Modified FBUC REQUEST INFORMATION RUN ROUTINE Modified 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: N/A Problem: -------- N/A Resolution: ----------- N/A Test Sites: ----------- North Texas VA Medical Center, Dallas, TX (Station 549) Lebanon VA Medical Center, Lebanon, PA (Station 595) Test Sites - SNOW Change Order #: North Texas VA Medical Center - CHG0698664 Lebanon VA Medical Center - CHG0699099 Software and Documentation Retrieval Instructions: -------------------------------------------------- The software for this patch is being released in a PackMan message. Documentation describing the new functionality is included in this release. Documentation can be found on the VA Software Documentation Library at: https://www.domain.ext/vdl/. Documentation can also be obtained at https://download.vista.domain.ext/index.html/SOFTWARE. Documentation Title File Name --------------------------------------------------------------------- FB*3.5*192 Deployment, Installation, Back-Out, FB_3_5_P192_DIBRG.PDF and Rollback Guide Patch Installation: ------------------- Pre/Post Installation Overview: The patch does not have any pre or post installation steps. 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 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 - FB*3.5*192. NOTE: Using will not bring up a Multi-Package build even if it was loaded immediately before this step. It will only bring up the last patch in the build. 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 FB*3.5*192 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 . ii. When prompted 'Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? NO//', answer . iii. When prompted 'Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and Protocols? NO//', answer . Post-Installation Instructions: N/A Back-Out/Roll Back Plan: ------------------------ Back-out will be done only with the concurrence and participation of development team and appropriate VA site/region personnel. The decision to back-out or rollback software will be a joint decision between development team, VA site/region personnel and other appropriate VA personnel. As part of the patch installation, the site/region should have saved a backup of the routines in a mail message using the Backup a Transport Global [XPD BACKUP] menu option. The message containing the backed-up routines can be loaded with the "Xtract PackMan" function at the Message Action prompt. The Packman function "INSTALL/CHECK MESSAGE" is then used to install the backed-up routines onto the VistA system. Routine Information: ==================== The second line of each of these routines now looks like: ;;3.5;FEE BASIS;**[Patch List]**;JAN 30, 1995;Build 18 The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: FBAAUTL Before: B36872113 After: B43679409 **101,114,108,124,127,158,192** Routine list of preceding patches: 158 ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : NOV 07, 2025 Completed By: Date Completed: FEB 26, 2026 Released By : Date Released : FEB 26, 2026 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT