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Resolving RDS Secure Website User Account Issues

Do you need to retrieve your RDS Secure Website Login ID, fix your email address, or enable your user account?

Do you need to report a change of Plan Sponsor EIN or Company Name?

As part of the Plan Sponsor Agreement and in accordance with 42 C.F.R. §423.892 of Federal regulations, Plan Sponsors are required to provide CMS with notice at least 60 days prior to the anticipated effective date of a change of Plan Sponsor Name or EIN (i.e., a change of ownership).

Webinar Recap Article Now Available: RDS Program Highlights

If you were unable to attend the recent CMS’ RDS Center webinar, RDS Program Highlights, review the recap article for an overview of the information covered.

Upcoming Change of Address for Sending an Overpayment Remittance

In the coming weeks, the address for sending an overpayment remittance to CMS’ RDS Center will be changing.

Awaiting Confirmation When Submitting an Interim Payment Request

When submitting an interim payment request, allow the RDS Secure Website several minutes to provide confirmation that the request has been submitted.

How Do I Know My Application Deadline Was Met?

Both a Valid Initial Online Application and a Valid Initial Retiree List must be submitted prior to the expiration of the Application Deadline.

Processing Multiple Retiree Files for an Application

Have you recently sent CMS' RDS Center multiple retiree files for an application and are wondering when Retiree Response Files will be available? It's important to understand that CMS' RDS Center processes an application's retiree files one at a time, and in the order they are received.

Viewing Cost Reports on the RDS Secure Website

Are you unable to see cost reports submitted for your application? There are a number of reasons you may not be able to view them on the RDS Secure Website.

Options After a Missed Application Deadline

If a Plan Sponsor misses the Application Deadline, it has a couple of options, which can be pursued at the same time.

Avoiding an Overpayment at Reconciliation

Have you been in an overpayment situation at Reconciliation for multiple plan years? While some overpayments cannot be avoided, there are a number of common circumstances for which reviewing data carefully throughout the application plan year can help prevent an unnecessary overpayment at Reconciliation.