============================================================================= Run Date: DEC 28, 2004 Designation: DG*5.3*637 Package : DG - REGISTRATION Priority: EMERGENCY Version : 5.3 SEQ #546 Status: Released Compliance Date: DEC 30, 2004 ============================================================================= Subject: 2005 Thresholds Category: - Routine Description: ============ Per VHA DIRECTIVE 2004-071 - This patch MUST be installed before January 1, 2005. The patch may be installed out of sequence. The Means Test thresholds for income year 2004 provided in VHA DIRECTIVE 2004-071, MEANS TEST AND GEOGRAPHIC-BASED MEANS TEST THRESHOLDS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2005 are distributed with this patch. The post-installation routine, DG53637P, will create a new sub-file entry (or replace an existing one) for calendar year 2005 in the MEANS TEST DATA (#250) multiple field of the MAS Parameters (#43) file. Six sub-fields within the multiple will be updated with the new Means Test threshold data values as follows: MEANS TEST DATA (#.01) - 2005 MT COPAY EXEMPT VET INCOME (#2) - $25,842 MT COPAY EXEMPT 1ST DEP INCOME (#3) - $5,171 MT COPAY EXEMPT INCOME PER DEP (#4) - $1,734 THRESHOLD PROPERTY (#8) - $80,000 CHILD INCOME EXCLUSION (#17) - $8,200 Note that this patch updates the thresholds for the Means Tests. Patch EAS*1.0*61 will address the annual updates for the GMT 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 four KIDS builds: Host file name: DG_53_P637.KID Builds: DG*5.3*637 EAS*1.0*61 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_P637.KID Host File containing KIDS software distribution Note: Use ASCII mode when transferring the .KID file. This patch addresses the following E3R(s): ------------------------------------------ There are no E3Rs associated with this patch. This patch addresses the following NOIS message(s): --------------------------------------------------- There are no NOIS messages associated with this patch. ================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*61, 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 12,800 entries included in the #712.5 file (and 49927 entries included in the #712.6 file) distributed with this patch and a comparison is done on each of these entries. 1. Disable journaling for the ^EAS global using the appropriate method for your sites' operating system platform (i.e. DSM, Cache', etc.). 2. DOWNLOAD HOST KIDS FILE ----------------------- Download the KIDS file DG_53_P637.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: DG_53_P637.KID. 4. DISABLE ROUTINE MAPPING (DSM for Open VMS sites only) ----------------------- Disable routine mapping on all systems for the routines listed in step 3 below. NOTE: If the routines included in this patch are not currently in your mapped routine set, please skip this step. 5. 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 ------- ------------ ----------- ---------- DG53637P N/A 2022680 637 Total number of routines - 1 6. 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: 7. Select Installation Option: -------------------------- a. Use the Load a Distribution and select Host File: DG_53_P637.KID NOTE: The following are OPTIONAL - (When prompted for the INSTALL NAME, enter DG*5.3*637): 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. 8. 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. 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 9. Routine DG53637P may be deleted after successful installation of this patch. 10. Please re-enable journaling on the ^EAS global. Routine Information: ==================== Routine Name: - DG53637P Routine Checksum: ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : HUA,PATRICK Date Entered : NOV 29, 2004 Completed By: MULLER,RICHARD Date Completed: DEC 27, 2004 Released By : GROOMS,ANTHONY E Date Released : DEC 28, 2004 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== No routines included