Announcements

On Thursday, April 7, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS') Retiree Drug Subsidy (RDS) Center hosted The RDS Secure Website Modernization Launch Webinar Re-Watch Party about the upcoming Secure Website Modernization initiative that goes live in the evening of April 15, 2022, and how this project will impact the RDS Program. CMS’ RDS Center has published both a recording and a transcript of the Webinar.

On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the Cost Threshold and Cost Limit amounts that apply to Plan Sponsors participating in CMS' Retiree Drug Subsidy (RDS) Program, with qualified prescription drug plans that end in 2023, as well as the parameters for Medicare Part D plans in 2023. Per 42 CFR 423.886(b)(3), the cost threshold and cost limit for qualified retiree prescription drug plans are updated using the Annual Percentage Increase.

The big switch to the new RDS Secure Website is right around the corner! CMS’ RDS Center will implement the modernized, redesigned Secure Website after close of business on Friday, April 15th, 2022. Our goal is to make this transition as easy as possible for you. To prepare, please join us for a “re-watch party” of the original Launch Webinar we held earlier this year! Watch and listen as we walk you through many of the process steps in the new system so you can feel comfortable and confident when the site goes live. 

ACTION REQUESTED: Confirm your access to the RDS Secure Website now! To avoid missed program deadlines and delayed subsidy payments, ensure that your RDS user accounts and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) are active and that you are able to access the RDS Secure Website today! Please encourage all users assigned to your RDS applications to log into the Secure Website as soon as possible, and well in advance of your deadline date(s).

On Friday, January 14, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS') Retiree Drug Subsidy (RDS) Center hosted The New RDS Secure Website Launch Webinar about the upcoming Secure Website Modernization initiative and how this project will impact the RDS Program. CMS’ RDS Center has published both a recording and a transcript of the Webinar.

Due to unforeseen circumstances the New RDS Secure Website Launch Webinar originally scheduled for January 7, 2022, has been postponed until Friday, January 14, 2022, from 2:00PM EST – 3:00PM EST. We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience. 

You’re invited! Join us on Friday Jan 14th, 2022 to learn about the changes that are coming to the Secure Website.

The New RDS Secure Website Launch Webinar is intended for all RDS participants with active Secure Website accounts, including Plan Sponsors and Vendors who use the RDS Secure Website. During the webinar, CMS’ RDS Center will discuss the major changes and enhancements that are coming to the new RDS Secure Website in early 2022. 

As you saw in our first announcement, we’re redesigning the RDS Secure Website! Get excited, because we’re launching the new, modern Secure Website in early 2022!

We’d love to show you around the new site, so REGISTER for our Webinar on January 14th: The New RDS Secure Website Launch. We’ll review the biggest changes coming so you can feel comfortable and confident when the new site goes live.

We’re redesigning the RDS Secure Website and will launch the new site in EARLY 2022! Please watch our short Sneak Peek videos to preview the new site and some of the new features.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS') Retiree Drug Subsidy (RDS) Center has an exciting announcement for the user community: In the evening of Friday, April 15th, 2022, we are launching a brand new RDS Secure Website redesign! In preparation for the new Secure Website launch, CMS’ RDS Center will continue to provide users with up-to-date information.