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

“While open enrollment in Idaho has ended, the full impact of affordability concerns will not be known for many months,” said Pat Kelly, CEO of Idaho’s marketplace.

From MarketWatch

People could still sign up for plans on the federal exchange through Thursday, and some states have extended their open enrollment through the end of the month.

From The Wall Street Journal

Open enrollment for the coming year runs until Jan. 31.

From Los Angeles Times

Questions like “When is open enrollment?” can be answered by an AI-powered agent that is trained to flag more-complex issues to go to a person.

From The Wall Street Journal

The newest bill External link, announced Wednesday by Republican Jen Kiggans of Virginia and Democrat Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey, includes a two-year extension of current subsidies along with new guardrails to prevent “ghost beneficiaries,” a longer open enrollment period, and pharmacy benefit manager reforms.

From Barron's