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CMS' RDS Center will perform system maintenance on the RDS Secure Website on Friday, September 18, 2026, beginning at 9:00 PM ET and concluding Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. The SWS will be available during this time with the following limitations until after system maintenance concludes: Retiree Files uploaded during this time will not appear on the SWS; Weekly Notification Files and Retiree Response Files will not be available for download; and Covered Retiree Lists requested during this time will not be available to view or download. Thank you for your patience. 

New Common Questions and RDS Spotlight

More than 200 Common Questions have been posted on the RDS Program Website. Additionally, a new RDS Spotlight section has been added to the homepage.

New Common Questions

The Common Questions section contains the following categories to direct the Plan Sponsor community to information about important program topics:

RDS Spotlight

The new RDS Spotlight section of the homepage highlights timely information throughout the application plan year. Monitor this section for important tips and reminders from CMS' RDS Center.

If you have questions or need additional information, contact CMS' RDS Center.