$TXT Created by at MNTVBB.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on Monday, 08/25/25 at 20:01 ============================================================================= Run Date: OCT 23, 2025 Designation: IB*2*829 Package : IB - INTEGRATED BILLING Priority: Mandatory Version : 2 SEQ #757 Status: Released Compliance Date: OCT 30, 2025 ============================================================================= Subject: COST BASED AND INTER AGENCY(CBIAR) RATE UPDATES FOR FY26 Category: - Routine Description: ============ COST BASED AND INTER AGENCY(CBIAR) RATE UPDATES FOR FY26 This patch addresses updates for Cost Based and Inter Agency rates for FY26 with an effective date of 10/01/2025 in the CHARGE ITEM file (#363.2). ************************************************************************ NOTE: This patch is being released with a shortened compliance date of 7 days. ************************************************************************ 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 # 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 Defect Tracking System Ticket(s) & Overview: -------------------------------------------- 1. INC39609980 - Cost Based and Inter Agency Rate FY26 Update Problem: -------- The Office of Finance has requested a patch to update the Cost Based and Inter Agency rates to the Charge Master with an effective date of 10/01/2025. Resolution: ----------- The post-init routine IB20P829 will add 68 Cost Based and Inter Agency billing rates with an effective date of 10/01/2025 to the CHARGE ITEM file (#363.2). Test Sites: ----------- Connecticut HCS (#689) Manchester VAMC (#608) Test Sites - SNOW Change Order #: -------------------------------- CHG0656605 - Connecticut HCS (#689) CHG0656538 - Manchester VAMC (#608) Software and Documentation Retrieval Instructions: -------------------------------------------------- This patch is being distributed as a PackMan message. Documentation Title File Name --------------------------------------------------------------------- N/A Patch Installation: ------------------- Pre/Post Installation Overview: It is recommended that this patch be installed outside of normal business hours to avoid any complications resulting from users on the system. Installation will take less than 2 minutes. Installation Instructions: 1. Choose the PackMan message containing this patch and invoke the INSTALL/CHECK MESSAGE PackMan option. 2. From the Kernel Installation & 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 IB*2.0*829. 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 IB*2.0*829 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 Enter response: B 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 the components of this patch, such as routines, DDs, templates, etc. D. Select the Install Package(s) option and choose the patch to install, IB*2.0*829 i. When prompted 'Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? NO//', answer NO. ii. When prompted 'Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and Protocols? NO//', answer NO Post-Installation Instructions ------------------------------ You may delete the routine IB20P829 from your production system after the patch has been successfully verified. Use the 'Install File Print' option to review the updates and ensure that the install has been completed. For an example: IB*2.0*829 Post-Install ..... >> 68 Cost Based/Interagency Charge Items added to CHARGE ITEM file (#363.2) IB*2.0*829 Post-Install Complete Routine Information: ==================== The second line of each of these routines now looks like: ;;2.0;INTEGRATED BILLING;**[Patch List]**;21-MAR-94;Build 1 The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: IB20P829 Before: n/a After: B43040629 **829** ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : JUL 17, 2025 Completed By: Date Completed: OCT 23, 2025 Released By : Date Released : OCT 23, 2025 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT