How to Use Site
The RDS Program Web Site is designed to provide quick and convenient access to RDS Program information.
CMS' RDS Center web site is divided into seven sections:
- ABOUT RDS - Provides information regarding the purpose of CMS’ RDS Program, the laws and regulations that support the RDS Program and how to use the site.
- COMMON QUESTIONS - Provides answers to specific questions about CMS’ RDS program.
- HOW TO... - Provides instructions on how to complete various processes to participate in the RDS Program.
- NEWS - Provides downloadable materials for upcoming events, information updates, and other program-related information.
- REFERENCE MATERIALS - Provides links to reference materials, including a Glossary, Forms, Agreement Terms, CMS Guidance, and Job Aids.
- CONTACT US - Provides customer service contact information, links to How To information, links to Common Questions, information about the RDS Program Search box, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) information, and RDS Fraud Unit contact information.
Web Site Navigation
To find your way around the major sections of this web site, use the main (top) toolbar that appears horizontally, under the web site's title, on each page. Clicking on a category within this toolbar will take you to the starting pages for each respective section, and from there, you will have more choices to further narrow your search. By default, the start page for the RDS site is the homepage: http://rds.cms.hhs.gov/.
The toolbar to the right of the screen contains the RDS Program Search box, a link to create a new Account Manager ID for Plan Sponsors that are not already participating in the RDS Program, an account login box, a link to reset forgotten passwords, a link to CMS' RDS Center's events calendar, and a small calendar of the current months with highlighted current events.
The footer toolbar at the bottom of the page contains links that provide important information about our Privacy Policy, Site Disclaimer, the Freedom of Information Act, and Accessibility. We provide information on accessibility for those who use assistive and other devices to read web pages. The footer toolbar also contains links to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) web site, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) web site, FirstGov.gov, and this web site's Site Map.
Search and Site Map
Looking for something specific? Use the Search feature or the Site Map. The Search feature is located at the top of the column on the right-hand side of the screen. The Site Map link is located on the footer at the bottom of the page.
Other Site Features
Additional features include:
- Breadcrumb links: These are provided at the top of each page to orient you as you navigate the web site. For example, Home » ABOUT RDS (Home provides a link to the home page and ABOUT RDS tells you that you are on the ABOUT RDS page).
- Print this page – This link is located at the top of most RDS web pages, and when clicked, automatically prints content in a printer-friendly version.
