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This section of the RDS User Guide provides an overview of the program, including requirements and benefits and an explanation of how the program works.
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 provides an overview of the user roles and information required to create a new Plan Sponsor Account, as well as step-by-step instructions to create a new Plan Sponsor Account.
This section of the RDS User Guide provides overview information and step-by-step instructions for creating a new Plan Sponsor account, changing registered Plan Sponsor information, and reporting a change of Plan Sponsor EIN or company name.
As a registered user of the RDS Secure Website, it’s important that you maintain the correct user roles, privileges, and access at all times to prevent delays in tasks being completed. Use this tool to learn about RDS user roles and maintenance, and find out where you fit into the various RDS Program components.
Plan Sponsors continuously manage current RDS Secure Website user roles to prevent delays in tasks being completed. User management includes not only maintaining roles and user information, but also remaining in compliance with Federal Security Regulations by logging into the RDS Secure Website at least once every 180 days.
This page contains a list of acronyms that are found on the RDS Program Website and RDS Secure Website.
This section of the RDS User Guide provides overview information and step-by-step instructions for tasks such as managing user roles and registered user information, enabling a user account, and requesting a forgotten Login ID.
This section provides information to assist in preparing cost data for submission to CMS' RDS Center:
This section provides an overview of how a Plan Sponsor applies for the RDS Program, including the information and user roles required.
This section provides an overview of RDS Secure Website user registration.
This section provides an overview and step-by-step instructions for reassigning Account Manager and Authorized Representative roles.
This section provides step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting tips for all registered RDS participants to access the RDS Secure Website.
This page of the RDS User Guide provides step-by-step instructions for submitting and reopening a support request.
These steps are provided for all registered RDS participants to access the Reconciliation Checklist.
This page lists the file types that may be uploaded in the RDS Secure Website.
This page of the RDS User Guide lists the words and numbers that may not be used in an RDS Secure Website password.
This page contains a glossary of terms assocaited with the RDS Program.
This section describes what information is required to submit a timely RDS application.
This section provides an overview of what registered Plan Sponsor information can and cannot be changed, who can make changes to Plan Sponsor information, how a Plan Sponsor is notified of information changes, and step-by-step instructions to change registered Plan Sponsor information.