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

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Example Sentences

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open enrollment

Medicare beneficiaries can change their coverage during open enrollment, which begins Oct.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

That would put the $500 in bank accounts prior to the ACA’s open enrollment, which begins Nov. 1 on Healthcare.gov.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

“Medicare is a pretty complex program. AI may be helpful on a big-picture basis, or offer the basics around open enrollment itself,” said Meredith Freed, senior policy manager with KFF’s program on Medicare policy.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026

That’s when insurance carriers offering Part D coverage start announcing their rates for next year, ahead of the open enrollment window to sign up for coverage.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

Oakland’s open enrollment process allowed families to apply to any school in the district, and Oakland High was a popular choice.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

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