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CMS' RDS Center will perform system maintenance on the RDS Secure Website on Friday, September 12, 2025, beginning at 9:00PM ET and concluding Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 10:00AM 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.

Need Help With Retiree Files?

Are you having trouble creating and uploading your retiree lists or understanding your response and notification files? CMS' RDS Center has the tools to help.

The Retiree Management section of the RDS User Guide offers comprehensive information about retiree processing, including Retiree Processing Resources that detail file layouts, reason codes, and error messages. Additionally, a Sample Retiree File Spreadsheet Job Aid is available to help create and upload a retiree file on the RDS Secure Website. Be sure to check out Troubleshooting Exchanging Retiree Information With CMS' RDS Center for tips and tricks to assist in solving some of the most commonly encountered retiree problems.