Q: What is the final disposition of the Essential Stories?

Wednesday, 30 Sep 2026
A: There were 313 total stories considered and discussed to determine essentiality for Go-Live launch.
  • 83 enhancement stories delivered in Version 1.1 by March 1, 2027;
  • 115 enhancement stories delivered in Version 1.2 by May 1, 2027.
All workarounds are intended to be short, simple actions. Directions and screenshots were released to counties on September 4. For full details, log into the System Updates & Release Notes page of the Production Simulation Hub and access the CWS-CARES Interim Workaround Guidance document.  Additional details can also be requested through CWDA.
Features & Functionality, Implementation, Policy, County Advisory Committee (CAC), Regional User Groups (RUGs), Stakeholder Briefing

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