Beginning on January 9th, 2022, CMS’ RDS Center will no longer support the Internet Explorer (IE) browser. Please refer to the RDS to Discontinue Support of Internet Explorer in Early 2022 Announcement for details.
Beginning on January 9th, 2022, CMS’ RDS Center will no longer support the Internet Explorer (IE) browser. Please refer to the RDS to Discontinue Support of Internet Explorer in Early 2022 Announcement for details.
| Acronym | Literal Translation |
|---|---|
| AAA | American Academy of Actuaries |
| ACH | Automated Clearing House |
| AGNS | AT&T Global Network Services |
| AM | Account Manager |
| AR | Authorized Representative |
| CEO | Chief Executive Officer |
| CFO | Chief Financial Officer |
| CMS | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
| COB | Coordination of Benefits |
| CRL | Covered Retiree List |
| CSR | Customer Service Representative |
| CSV | Comma Separated Value |
| DCN | Document Control Number |
| EDI | Electronic Data Interchange |
| EFT | Electronic Funds Transfer |
| EIN | Employer Identification Number |
| E-PHI | Electronic Protected Health Information |
| ETO | Education, Training, and Outreach |
| FOIA | Freedom of Information Act |
| GHI | Group Health Incorporated |
| GSA | General Services Administration |
| HHS | U.S. Department of Health & Human Services |
| HICN | Health Insurance Claim Number |
| HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act |
| IWR | Informal Written Reconsideration |
| LDAP | Lightweight Directory Access Protocol |
| MBD | Medicare Beneficiary Database |
| MFA | Multi-Factor Authentication |
| MFMM | Medicare Financial Management Manual |
| MMA | Medicare Modernization Act |
| NDC | National Drug Code |
| OIG | Office of Inspector General |
| PBM | Pharmacy Benefit Manager |
| PDP | Prescription Drug Plan |
| PHI | Protected Health Information |
| PRA | Paperwork Reduction Act |
| PSI | Plan Sponsor Information |
| PWS | Program Website |
| QCR | Qualifying Covered Retiree |
| RDS | Retiree Drug Subsidy |
| SMS | Short Service Message |
| SSA | Social Security Administration |
| SSN | Social Security Number |
| SWS | Secure Website |
| UBOI | Unique Benefit Option Identifier |
| VDSA | Voluntary Data Sharing Agreement |
| VEBA | Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Arrangement |
| WFM | Workflow Manager |