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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. 

Announcements

Check this page often for news about important program updates, training opportunities, and educational information.
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RDS Secure Website Support Requests Now Available

RDS Secure Website users can now ask questions and report issues directly to CMS' RDS Center through RDS Secure Website support requests.

Webinar Recap Article Now Available: Best Practices for Reconciliation Success

If you were unable to attend the recent RDS Community Information Group (CIG) webinar on Best Practices for Reconciliation Success, review the recap article for an overview of the information covered.

RDS CIG Webinar: Best Practices for Reconciliation Success

Join the Retiree Drug Subsidy (RDS) Community Information Group (CIG) on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time for a webinar focused on Best Practices for Reconciliation Success.

Webinar Recap Article Now Available: The Road to Reconciliation

If you were unable to attend the recent RDS Community Information Group (CIG) webinar on The Road to Reconciliation, review the recap article for an overview of the information covered.

New 180-Day Login and Password Change Requirements and User Account Self-Service

Several important changes for RDS Secure Website users are now in effect. Review this announcement for information about new 180-day login and Password change requirements, as well as ways in which you can now control your user account.

RDS CIG Webinar: The Road to Reconciliation

Join the Retiree Drug Subsidy (RDS) Community Information Group (CIG) on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time for a webinar focused on The Road to Reconciliation.

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.

Updated RDS User Guide Now Available

The RDS User Guide has been restructured to streamline your experience in locating the information you need to complete your program tasks.

Webinar Recap Article Now Available: Navigating the Application Submission Process

If you were unable to attend the recent RDS Community Information Group (CIG) webinar on navigating the Application Submission Process, review the recap article for an overview of the information covered.

RDS CIG Webinar: Navigating the Application Submission Process

Join the Retiree Drug Subsidy (RDS) Community Information Group (CIG) on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time for a webinar focused on navigating the Application Submission Process.