============================================================================= Run Date: DEC 28, 2005 Designation: DG*5.3*686 Package : DG - REGISTRATION Priority: EMERGENCY Version : 5.3 SEQ #595 Status: Released Compliance Date: DEC 31, 2005 ============================================================================= Subject: 2006 MEANS TEST THRESHOLDS Category: - Routine Description: ============ NOTE: The Health Eligibility Center (HEC) will install Patch IVMB*2.0*867 before January 1, 2006. Per VHA DIRECTIVE 2005-064 - This patch MUST be installed before January 1, 2006. The patch is being released as an emergency patch (together with EAS*1.0*69 and IB*2.0*331) and may be installed out of sequence with respect to other released DG patches. The Means Test thresholds for income year 2005 provided in VHA DIRECTIVE 2005-064, MEANS TEST AND GEOGRAPHIC-BASED MEANS TEST THRESHOLDS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2006 are distributed with this patch. The post-installation routine, DG53686P, will create a new subentry (or replace an existing one) for calendar year 2006 in the MEANS TEST DATA (#250) multiple field of the MAS Parameters (#43) file. Six subfields within the multiple will be updated with the new Means Test threshold data values as follows: MEANS TEST DATA (#.01) - 2006 MT COPAY EXEMPT VET INCOME (#2) - $26,902 MT COPAY EXEMPT 1ST DEP INCOME (#3) - $5,383 MT COPAY EXEMPT INCOME PER DEP (#4) - $1,806 THRESHOLD PROPERTY (#8) - $80,000 CHILD INCOME EXCLUSION (#17) - $8,450 In addition, this patch will update the following fields in the Parameters file (#8989.5) for 2005 to: DGMT MAPR GLOBAL RATE 5 DGMT MAPR 0 DEPENDENTS 10579 DGMT MAPR 1 DEPENDENTS 13855 DGMT MAPR N DEPENDENTS 1806 This patch, DG*5.3*686 is one of three VistA 2006 threshold patches. It updates the thresholds for the Means Tests and the Maximum Annual Pension Rate. Patch EAS*1.0*69 will address the annual updates for the GMT Thresholds and patch IB*2.0*331 will address the annual updates for the Pharmacy Copay Thresholds. SOFTWARE RETRIEVAL ================== The software for this patch is not being distributed through the National Patch Module. This patch is being distributed as a host file. The host file will contain the following three KIDS builds: Host file name: DG_53_P686.KID Builds: DG*5.3*686 EAS*1.0*69 IB*2.0*331 Sites may retrieve the software directly using FTP from the ANONYMOUS.SOFTWARE directory at the following OI Field Offices: Albany : ftp.fo-albany.med.va.gov Hines : ftp.fo-hines.med.va.gov Salt Lake City : ftp.fo-slc.med.va.gov First Available Server : download.vista.med.va.gov The following file will be available: File Name Description --------- ----------- DG_53_P686.KID Host File containing KIDS software distribution Note: Use ASCII mode when transferring the .KID file. This patch addresses the following New Service Request (NSR): ------------------------------------------------------------- There is no NSR associated with this patch. This patch addresses the following NOIS/Remedy ticket(s): --------------------------------------------------------- There are no NOIS/Remedy tickets associated with this patch. TEST SITES: =========== Bronx VAMC Puget Sound HCS West LA VAMC ================INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ================= This patch can be loaded with users on the system. Installation will take approximately 15 minutes. The Geographic Means Test Threshold files GMT THRESHOLDS #712.5 and GMT MSA CODE #712.6 updates (for every zip code and every county) in patch EAS*1.0*69, are extensive. Due to the volume of updates, the installation process will appear to stall and/or stop. This is normal, as the file updates may take up to 15 minutes to complete. *****Please be patient and allow the process to complete.***** Also, when comparing the transport global to the current system, entries after entries will scroll by on the screen. This is normal as there are approximately 16,000 entries included in the #712.5 file (and approximately 50,000 entries included in the #712.6 file) distributed with this patch and a comparison is done on each of these entries. It is possible your session may time out before the install has completed. If so, you may not be able to get a complete screen capture of the compare. This will not, however, mean that there is any problem with the software. 1. Optional: If you choose to disable journaling on the process level, prior to installing this patch and at the programmers prompt type the following: >D DISABLE^%NOJRN If you have questions about journaling, please consult your VistA operations staff or log a ticket to the AXP Team. 2. DOWNLOAD HOST KIDS FILE ----------------------- Download the KIDS file DG_53_P686.KID from the ANONYMOUS.SOFTWARE directory of either Albany, Hines, or the Salt Lake CIOFO to the appropriate directory on your system. 3. LOAD DISTRIBUTION ----------------- Use the 'LOAD A DISTRIBUTION' option on the KIDS INSTALLATION menu, and enter: the directory onto which you have downloaded the host file, immediately followed by DG_53_P686.KID. 4. COMPONENTS SENT WITH PATCH -------------------------- The following is a list of the routines included in this patch. The second line of each of these routines now looks like: ;;5.3;Registration;**[patch list]**;Aug 13, 1993 CHECK^XTSUMBLD results Routine Before Patch After Patch Patch List ------- ------------ ----------- ---------- DG53686P N/A 3476343 686 Total number of routines - 1 5. START UP KIDS ------------- Start up the Kernel Installation and Distribution System Menu [XPD MAIN]: Edits and Distribution ... Utilities ... Installation ... Select Kernel Installation & Distribution System Option: INStallation --- Load a Distribution Print Transport Global Compare Transport Global to Current System Verify Checksums in Transport Global Install Package(s) Restart Install of Package(s) Unload a Distribution Backup a Transport Global Select Installation Option: 6. Select Installation Option: -------------------------- a. Use the Load a Distribution and select Host File: DG_53_P686.KID NOTE: The following are OPTIONAL - (When prompted for the INSTALL NAME, enter DG*5.3*686): b. Backup a Transport Global - This option will create a backup message of any routines exported with this patch. It will not backup any other changes such as DD's or templates. c. 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 components of this patch (routines, DD's, templates, etc.). d. Verify Checksums in Transport Global - This option will allow you to ensure the integrity of the routines that are in the transport global. 7. Select Installation Option: Install Package(s) ------------------ **This is the step to start the installation of this KIDS patch: a. Choose the Install Package(s) option to start the patch install. NOTE - depending on the data in your file 354.1, you may be prompted to Select Action: (P/U): Update & Print// If so, you must select a valid output device. Selecting HOME or P-MESSAGE are not valid for this process. b. When prompted 'Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? YES//' answer NO c. When prompted 'Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and Protocols? YES//' answer YES. d. When prompted 'Enter options you wish to mark as 'Out Of Order':' Enter the following options: [DG MEANS TEST EDIT] Edit an Existing Means Test [DG CO-PAY TEST EDIT] Edit an Existing Copay Exemption Test [EASEC LTC COPAY TEST EDIT] Edit an Existing LTC Copayment Test [EASEC LTC EXEMPTION TEST EDIT] Edit an Existing LTC Copay Exemption Test 8. Routine DG53686P may be deleted after successful installation of this patch. 9. If you chose to disable journaling, please re-enable journaling by either halting out of Cache or typing: >D ENABLE^%NOJRN Routine Information: ==================== Routine Name: DG53686P ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : HUA,PATRICK Date Entered : NOV 02, 2005 Completed By: MULLER,RICHARD Date Completed: DEC 28, 2005 Released By : FRANCE,KATHI Date Released : DEC 28, 2005 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== No routines included