How To Request An Application Deadline Extension - Updated 04/08/2008
The following document describes the Retiree Drug Subsidy (RDS) application deadline extension request process and provides step-by-step instructions on how to submit a request for an application deadline extension in the RDS Secure Web Site.
Specifically, this document includes information about the following:
- What is the application deadline?
- What is the deadline for requesting an application deadline extension?
- Who can request an application deadline extension?
- How do I submit a request for an application deadline extension?
What is the application deadline?
For information about the application deadline, including what is required to be submitted by the application deadline, go to: Important Application Deadline Information.
What is the deadline for requesting an application deadline extension?
An application deadline extension must be requested by no later than 90 days prior to the beginning of the plan year. For example, for an application with a plan year start date of April 1, 2007, the Plan Sponsor must request an application deadline extension no later than 11:59 pm December 31, 2006, for a 30-day application deadline extension to January 30, 2007.
Who can request an application deadline extension?
The following individuals can submit application deadline extension requests:
- The Authorized Representative
- The Account Manager
- Any authorized Designee(s) with appropriate privilege
How do I submit a request for an application deadline extension?
To request an application deadline extension, an authorized individual (i.e., Authorized Representative, Account Manager, or Designee) must:
- Log into the RDS Secure Web Site using your Login ID and password.
- Go to the Application List page that lists all the applications for the Plan Sponsor ID.
- Find the application you wish to request an extension for, and from the Actions drop down list select Request Extension as shown below.
- Select Go. The Request an Extension page displays as shown below.
- Select Request Extension to request a 30-day application deadline extension. If you decide not to request the application deadline extension, you can select Cancel to terminate the application deadline extension request and return to the Application List page.
- If you request an application deadline extension, the Extension Approved page displays as shown below. The Extension Approved page provides the following information about the application: the extension request and approval dates and the 30-day application deadline extension due date.
- The Authorized Representative, Account Manager, and Designee with Request an Extension privilege will receive a confirmation e-mail indicating an application deadline extension has been granted, phone numbers for assistance, and a link to the RDS Program Web Site where the user can login to the RDS Secure Web Site.
- Select Continue to return to the Application List page.
This completes the process for requesting a 30-day application deadline extension.
