open enrollment

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of open enrollment¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

There was a special open enrollment period earlier this year, and we advertised that on our home page, encouraging people to go and get themselves coverage.

From Time

The post Microsoft Advertising’s Health insurance ads are here in time for open enrollment appeared first on Search Engine Land.

From Search Engine Land

“A lot of people who lost jobs and insurance didn’t know they could enroll before open enrollment, so we are hoping to see them now,” Espeseth said.

From Fortune

By Kristen Domonell for Life by DailyBurn Did you know that the second Obamacare open enrollment period starts November 15?

From The Daily Beast

She stressed that the administration is only eight weeks into a 26-week open enrollment period.

From The Daily Beast

In this case, the final deadline is March 31, the day the 2014 open enrollment season closes.

From The Daily Beast