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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Revised Guidance on Rebates and Other Price Concessions

CMS' RDS Center would like to call your attention to a revised RDS Program guidance document on rebates and other price concessions.

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Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 5:00pm EST

Interim Final and Proposed Revisions to RDS-Related Regulations in the Federal Register

CMS published in the Federal Register interim final revisions to the RDS regulations which add or revise definitions, and also published proposed revisions.

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Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 5:00pm EST

Additional RDS E-mail Address

CMS' RDS Center will be sending e-mails from an additional e-mail address.

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Friday, November 21, 2008, 5:00pm EST

 

New Guidance For Plan Sponsors Of VEBA-Funded Plans

CMS has published new guidance for Plan Sponsors of VEBA-funded group health plans wishing to participate in RDS.

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Thursday, October 30, 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: January 14, 2009