$TXT Created by MULLER,RICHARD at MNTVBB.FO-ALBANY.MED.VA.GOV (KIDS) on Monday, 11/10/03 at 11:44 ============================================================================= Run Date: DEC 11, 2003 Designation: EAS*1*43 Package : EAS - ENROLLMENT APPLICATION SYSTEM Priority: Mandatory Version : 1 SEQ #36 Status: Released Compliance Date: JAN 11, 2004 ============================================================================= Subject: UPDATE EAS MT 0/30/60 DAY LETTERS Category: - Routine Description: ============ There is specific wording on the MT Renewal Letters that is confusing for veterans who had previously been eligible for reduced copayment amounts based on a GMT Copayment status. The suspect wording indicated that they had been "exempt" rather than eligible for the reduced amount in the previous year. The pre-install routine ^EAS1043A in this patch EAS*1.0*43 will update the INITIAL SECTION OF LETTER (#3) Field in the EAS MT LETTERS (#713.3) File for the following letters: 0-DAY LETTER, 30-DAY LETTER, and 60-DAY LETTER. The text in the INITIAL SECTION OF LETTER field in the three EAS MT LETTERS will be modified as follows: NAME: 0-DAY LETTER ================== According to our records you have not responded to our previous requests to complete the financial section of VA Form 10-10EZ, Application for Health Benefits. This is to inform you that your current financial assessment (means test) has expired. How Does This Affect Your Eligibility for Cost Free Care? o We do not have a current means test for you on file as is required to determine your eligibility for either cost-free care or reduced inpatient copayments. How Does This Affect Your Enrollment? o We are unable to determine your priority for enrollment in the VA health care system. What Do You Need To Do? o Complete, sign and return a new VA Form 10-10EZ, including the financial section. o Read the enclosed VA Form 4107VHA, Your Rights to Appeal our Decision. If you disagree with our decision, you or your representative may complete a Notice of Disagreement and return it to the Enrollment Coordinator or Health Benefits Advisor at your local VA health care facility. What If You Have Questions? NAME: 30-DAY LETTER =================== Each year VA requires most nonservice-connected veterans and 0% service- connected veterans to complete a financial assessment (means test). Our records show that your annual means test is due. As of this date we have not received the updated financial income information we requested in a previous letter. What Does This Mean To You? o An updated means test is needed to determine your ability to pay copayments for your medical care and medications and your priority for enrollment in the VA health care system. o Failure to complete the means test by the anniversary date will cause your priority for enrollment in the VA health care system to lapse. What Do You Need To Do? o Complete and sign the enclosed Financial Assessment portion of the enclosed VA Form 10-10EZ, Application for Health Benefits, reporting income and assets for the previous calendar year. o Return the completed and signed form in the enclosed envelope before your means test anniversary date. o When you report to your next health care appointment, bring your health insurance card so we may update your health insurance information. o Notify us if you feel you received this letter in error. What If You Have Questions? NAME: 60-DAY LETTER =================== Each year VA requires most nonservice-connected veterans and 0% service- connected veterans to complete a financial assessment (means test). Our records show that your annual means test is due. What Does This Mean To You? o An updated means test is needed to determine your ability to pay copayments for your medical care and medications and your priority for enrollment in the VA health care system. o Failure to complete the means test by the anniversary date will cause your priority for enrollment in the VA health care system to lapse. What Do You Need To Do? o Complete and sign the Financial Assessment portion of the enclosed VA Form 10-10EZ, Application for Health Benefits, reporting income and assets for the previous calendar year. o Return the completed and signed form in the enclosed envelope before your means test anniversary date. o When you report to your next health care appointment, bring your health insurance card so we may update your health insurance information. o Notify us if you feel you received this letter in error. What If You Have Questions? This patch addresses the following E3R(s): ------------------------------------------ There are no E3Rs associated with this patch. This patch addresses the following NOIS message(s): --------------------------------------------------- UNY-1103-11573 - Question on letter content Problem: Letters were not modified for GMT Resolution: Text of letters modified to address GMT CoPay Required Status for those Means tests. ================INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ================= If installed during the normal workday, it is recommended that the following menu options (File #19) and all of their descendants be disabled to prevent possible conflicts while running the KIDS Install. Other VISTA users will not be affected. [EAS MT 0 DAY LETTER PRINT] Zero Day Letters Print [EAS MT 30 DAY LETTER PRINT] Thirty Day Letters Print [EAS MT 60 DAY LETTER PRINT] Sixty Day Letters Print [EAS MT AUTO LETTERS MENU] Automated Means Test Letter Menu [EAS MT LETTERS BG PRINT] Background print job for EAS MT Letters [EAS MT LETTERS EDIT] Edit Final Section of Letters [EAS MT PRINT MENU] Letters Print Menu [EAS MT REPRINT LETTERS] Reprint Letters by Processing Date [EAS MT REPRINT SINGLE LETTER] Reprint Single Letter [EAS MT TEST LETTER] Print a Test Letter (EAS MT) Install Time - 5 minutes 1. LOAD TRANSPORT GLOBAL --------------------- Choose the PackMan message containing this patch and invoke the INSTALL/CHECK MESSAGE PackMan option. 2. 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. 3. 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: ;;2.0;INCOME VERIFICATION MATCH;**[patch list]**;JUL 8,1996 CHECK^XTSUMBLD results Routine Before Patch After Patch Patch List ------- ------------ ----------- ---------- EAS1043A N/A 19401157 43 Total number of routines - 1 Total number of routines modified: 0 Total number of new routines: 1 Total number of deleted routines: 0 4. 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: 5. Select Installation Option: -------------------------- NOTE: The following are OPTIONAL - When prompted for the INSTALL NAME, enter EAS*1.0*43): a. 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. b. 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.). c. Verify Checksums in Transport Global - This option will allow you to ensure the integrity of the routines that are in the transport global. 6. 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 (unless otherwise indicated) c. When prompted 'Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and Protocols? YES//' answer YES (unless otherwise indicated) d. When prompted 'Enter options you wish to mark as 'Out Of Order':' Enter the following options: [EAS MT 0 DAY LETTER PRINT] Zero Day Letters Print [EAS MT 30 DAY LETTER PRINT] Thirty Day Letters Print [EAS MT 60 DAY LETTER PRINT] Sixty Day Letters Print [EAS MT AUTO LETTERS MENU] Automated Means Test Letter Menu [EAS MT LETTERS BG PRINT] Background print job for EAS MT Letters [EAS MT LETTERS EDIT] Edit Final Section of Letters [EAS MT PRINT MENU] Letters Print Menu [EAS MT REPRINT LETTERS] Reprint Letters by Processing Date [EAS MT REPRINT SINGLE LETTER] Reprint Single Letter [EAS MT TEST LETTER] Print a Test Letter (EAS MT) e. When prompted 'Enter protocols you wish to mark as 'Out Of Order':' press . 7. REBUILD MAPPED ROUTINE(S) (DSM for Open VMS sites only) ------------------------- Optional - Include the routines distributed with this patch in the mapped routine set. NOTE: This step is only necessary if you performed step 2 or if you wish to include the routines in your mapped set. 8. After the installation is complete, delete the pre-install routine (^EAS1043A). Routine Information: ==================== Routine Name: - EAS1043A Routine Checksum: ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : MULLER,RICHARD Date Entered : NOV 06, 2003 Completed By: HUA,PATRICK Date Completed: DEC 11, 2003 Released By : GROOMS,ANTHONY E Date Released : DEC 11, 2003 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT