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Updated Application Status page on the RDS Secure Web Site

The Application Status page has been updated to assist Plan Sponsors with the Application Submission Process.

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Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 5:00pm EST

RDS Overpayment Information Available

The NEW Overpayment How To is now available.

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Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 5:00pm EST

Reconciliation Step 3 and Step 4 Can Be Changed Back To An "Incomplete" Status

A Plan Sponsor may request that reconciliation Step 3 and Step 4 be changed back to an "Incomplete" status after those steps have been completed.

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Thursday, June 12, 2008, 5:00pm EST

 

New Reconciliation Checklist Warning

A warning will appear on the Reconciliation Checklist if a new mainframe cost report is submitted after Step 6: Manage Submission of Final Cost Reports is "Complete."

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Thursday, June 12, 2008, 5:00pm EST

Adjusted Cost Threshold and Cost Limit Amounts for Plan Years Ending in 2009, and Adjusted Parameters for Medicare Part D Plans in 2009

CMS has announced the adjusted cost threshold and cost limit amounts for plan years ending in 2009, and adjusted parameters for Medicare Part D plans in 2009.

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Thursday, June 12, 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

Page last updated: September 16, 2008