open enrollment
nounUK /ˈəʊpən ɪnˈrəʊlmənt/
US /ˈoʊpən ɪnˈroʊlmənt/
A special time when you can choose or change your health insurance or school.
Open enrollment for next year's health plan starts in November.
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2. A period when students can register for classes without extra fees.
The university's open enrollment lets new students sign up for courses.
3. A policy that allows anyone to attend a school regardless of where they live.
The district's open enrollment program lets kids apply to any public school.
4. A time when employees can join or adjust workplace benefit plans.
During open enrollment, she added dental coverage to her benefits.