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

Divorce is considered a qualifying life event that allows you to buy coverage outside of the annual open enrollment period in the fall.

From Barron's

Advisers recommend reviewing Medicare plans every year during open enrollment and confirming that coverage still matches health needs and prescription usage.

From MarketWatch

The issue is pertinent: It’s the middle of open enrollment for Medicare Advantage, the privately run insurance program that administers Medicare for 34 million Americans.

From Barron's

Open enrollment for next year begins in October.

From Barron's

“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