How do I know the 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.

There are two ways to verify that the Application Deadline has been met:

1. On the Application Overview page, a green check mark displays next to each step in the Application Submission Process.
2. The Application Status displays as "Approved" or "Submitted" in the RDS Secure Website. When the Valid Initial Retiree List is submitted and the format is validated, the Initial Retiree List Received Date displays on the Application Overview page.

Note: An application does not need to be in "Approved" status prior to the expiration of the Application Deadline. It can take CMS' RDS Center approximately 30 days to approve an application.