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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 RDS Common Questions Category: Top Plan Sponsor Questions

CMS' RDS Center has added a list of Top Plan Sponsor Questions to the Common Questions section of the RDS Program Website. This page contains answers to the inquiries CMS' RDS Center most frequently receives from the Plan Sponsor community. Visit this page for answers related to meeting the Application Deadline, viewing cost reports on the RDS Secure Website, retiree file submission errors, and more.

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