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

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

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.

From Science Daily

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.

From Science Daily