The following table contains strings of numbers, specific words, and word and number combinations that may not be used as RDS passwords. Variations of the reserved words using uppercase and lowercase letters may not be used.
Note: Passwords can be changed five (5) times in a 24-hour period. If a user changes their password the maximum five (5) times and then locks their account again on the same day, the user cannot change their password to unlock their account until 24 hours have passed. CMS' RDS Center cannot unlock user accounts.
| Numbers | RDS Terms | Months | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| 098765 | CMS | January | Admin |
| 1234 | Drug | February | L3tM31N |
| 12345678 | HCFA | March | Letmein |
| 43210 | Medicaid | April | Pa55w0rd |
| 567890 | Medicare | May | Pa55word |
| 76543210 | Retiree | June | Passw0rd |
| X | Subsidy | July | Password |
| X | X | August | Pwd |
| X | X | September | QWERTY |
| X | X | October | Security |
| X | X | November | System |
| X | X | December | Welcome |