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The RDS User Guide provides comprehensive, detailed information about participating in the RDS Program. Get overview information and step-by-step instructions for key program areas and more.
This section of the RDS User Guide provides overview information and step-by-step instructions for Annual Plan Application tasks such as starting and completing an application, changing an application, and requesting an Application Deadline Extension.
This section provides step-by-step instructions for completing the Application Submission Process.
The Account Manager, Authorized Representative, and Designee with View Attestation Summary privilege can view the Attestation Summary page.
This section provides an overview and step-by-step instructions for the two-part Actuarial Equivalence Test.
Covers information such as how to complete the Application Submission Process and how to change application information.
This page contains links to and descriptions for job aids, which are tools that can be used for quick reference while completing specific RDS Program tasks.
This section of the User Roles Support Tool details which user roles are involved in each step of the Application Submission Process.
This sections provides a list of statuses and corresponding descriptions that an RDS application may have at various points through the RDS Program Lifecycle.