The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS’) Retiree Drug Subsidy (RDS) Program is committed to making all RDS Web Sites accessible to the widest possible audience, including individuals with disabilities. In keeping with its mission, the RDS Center complies with the regulations of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Section 508 Implementation Policy. The information contained within the RDS Web Sites are intended to be accessible through screen readers and other accessibility tools. If alternative means of access to any information contained on RDS Web Sites are needed, or interpreting any information proves difficult, please contact the RDS Help Line. Call (877) RDS-HELP or (877) 737-4357. TTY for hearing impaired: (877) RDS-TTY0, or (877) 737-8890. E-mail rds@cms.hhs.gov. In an e-mail, please indicate the nature of the accessibility problem including the accessibility tool and web browser used, the web page address that is causing difficulty, contact name, e-mail address, and phone number. Please do not include any Protected Health Information (PHI), as defined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), in the e-mail.

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Important Reminder About CMS Guidance on Calculating and Reporting Rebates

CMS has issued an important reminder about calculating and reporting rebates and similar price concessions.

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Friday, April 18, 2008, 5:00pm EST

RDS Center Help Line Holiday Hours

The RDS Center Help Line will be closed on May 26, 2008 and July 4, 2008.

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Friday, April 18, 2008, 5:00pm EST

New Appeals Functionality Available

RDS Plan Sponsors can now request certain appeals through the RDS Secure Web Site.

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Tuesday, April 8, 2008, 5:00pm EST

 

New Reconciliation Deadlines for Certain RDS Applications

RDS applications that ended in 2006 and those that ended in January, February, or March 2007, have new reconciliation deadlines.

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Tuesday, March 25, 2008, 5:00pm EST

Reassign the Account Manager or Authorized Representative prior to termination of their employment

Please reassign the Account Manager or Authorized Representative in the RDS Secure Web Site prior to the termination of the person’s role with the Plan Sponsor.

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Friday, November 16, 2007, 5:00pm EST

Authorized Representative Verification Form Updated

The Authorized Representative Verification form has been updated with new information regarding where to submit the form.  Plan Sponsors must only use the revised form.

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Friday, November 16, 2007, 5:00pm EST

Page last updated: April 18, 2008