$TXT Created by RECTOR,KEN at MNTVLL.FO-ALBANY.MED.VA.GOV (KIDS) on Monday, 10/17/05 at 13:35 ============================================================================= Run Date: OCT 28, 2005 Designation: EAS*1*63 Package : EAS - ENROLLMENT APPLICATION SYSTEM Priority: Mandatory Version : 1 SEQ #57 Status: Released Compliance Date: NOV 28, 2005 ============================================================================= Subject: UPDATE EAS MT LETTERS Category: - Routine Description: ============ With this patch (EAS*1.0*63), the 0 day and the 30 day MT Renewal Letters of the VA Applications for Health Benefits will have the references to the enclosures of the 10-10EZR form and envelope removed from each of these letters. The 0 day and 30 day letters will advise veterans how to obtain an EZR if one is needed. The pre-install routine ^EAS163P in this patch (EAS*1.0*63) will update the INITIAL SECTION OF LETTER (#3 field) in the EAS MT LETTERS #713.3 file for the following letters: 0-DAY LETTER and 30-DAY LETTER. The text in the INITIAL SECTION OF LETTER field in these two EAS MT LETTERS will be changed so that the first bullet under "What Do You Need To Do?" will not refer to the (no longer) enclosed VA Form 10-10EZR. Rather, instructions on how to obtain this form will be given. The text of each letter will now be 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 10-10EZR, Health Benefits Renewal Form. 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 a new VA Form 10-10EZR, Health Benefits Renewal Form, including the financial section as soon as possible and return it to the Business Office at the address above. You may obtain this form by contacting our Business Office or by downloading the form from our website at: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp. 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? NOTE: The "What If You Have Questions" section of the EAS MT Letters is a site-added text message that can be updated using the Edit Final Section of Letters [EAS MT LETTERS EDIT] option as your site deems necessary. 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, sign and return a new VA Form 10-10EZR, Health Benefits Renewal Form, including the financial section. You may obtain this form by contacting our Business Office or by downloading the form from our website at: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp. Return the completed and signed form to the Business Office at the address above 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 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 ticket(s) associated with this patch. TEST SITES ========== Madison (Medium) West LA (Integrated) Seattle (Puget Sound HCS) (Integrated) ================INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ================= If installed during the normal workday, it is recommended that the following menu options (File #19) be disabled to prevent possible conflicts while running the KIDS Install. Other VISTA users will not be affected. Please make sure that none of the options listed below are running or printing letters at the time the patch is installed. [EAS MT 0 DAY LETTER PRINT] Zero Day Letters Print [EAS MT 30 DAY LETTER PRINT] Thirty Day Letters Print [EAS MT LETTERS BG PRINT] Background print job for EAS MT Letters [EAS MT LETTERS EDIT] Edit Final Section of Letters [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 - less than 15 minutes 1. LOAD TRANSPORT GLOBAL --------------------- Choose the PackMan message containing this patch and invoke the INSTALL/CHECK MESSAGE PackMan option. 2. 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: ;;1.0;ENROLLMENT APPLICATION SYSTEM;**[Patch List]**; MAR 15,2001 CHECK^XTSUMBLD results Routine Before Patch After Patch Patch List ------- ------------ ----------- ---------- EAS163P N/A 15007665 63 Total number of routines - 1 3. 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: 4. Select Installation Option: -------------------------- NOTE: The following are OPTIONAL - When prompted for the INSTALL NAME, enter EAS*1.0*63): 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. 5. 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 LETTERS BG PRINT] Background print job for EAS MT Letters [EAS MT LETTERS EDIT] Edit Final Section of Letters [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 . 6. After the installation is complete, delete the pre-install routine (^EAS163P). 7. Review the 0-DAY LETTER and 30-DAY LETTER of the EAS MT LETTERS #713.3 file for overall content, flow, and accuracy since the initial section has been modified by this patch. For example, if the site-configurable text refers to the 10-10EZ, update it to 10-10EZR as appropriate. Routine Information: ==================== The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: EAS163P Before: After: B37347773 **63** ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : MULLER,RICHARD Date Entered : APR 11, 2005 Completed By: RUDINGER,NANCY L. Date Completed: OCT 28, 2005 Released By : HEUER,CINDY Date Released : OCT 28, 2005 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT