open enrollment

American  

noun

1. open admissions.

2. enrollment at a public school of choice rather than compulsory assignment to a particular school because of where one lives.

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Etymology

Origin of open enrollment

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

They must make those decisions by December 7, for coverage beginning January 1, 2026, which makes this time, known as Medicare Open Enrollment, a very important time.

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And yet, University of Michigan research has shown that many people covered by Medicare don’t take key steps during Open Enrollment that could save them money, headaches and worry.

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“Given changing clinical circumstances and the fact that insurance plan costs and benefits are often modified from year to year, it is very important that people with Medicare coverage use the available tools during Open Enrollment to identify a plan that best meets their medical needs and fits their financial situation,” said A. Mark Fendrick, M.D., director of U-M's center for Value Based Insurance Design.

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No matter what your health status, and your spouse or partner’s health status, it’s still important to make individual choices when it comes to Medicare Open Enrollment.

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Even if you make a choice during Medicare Open Enrollment, you may not be stuck with that choice for all of 2026.

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