Medical & Health

Open enrollment

ˈoʊpən ɪnˈroʊlmənt

noun

What does Open enrollment mean?

The yearly window to choose insurance plans.

Example sentence

"Open enrollment at work is in November."

American usage tip

Miss it and you wait a year unless you have a life event.

Related Medical & Health words

ER
Emergency Room — for serious emergencies.
Prescription
Medicine ordered by a doctor.
Out-of-pocket
Costs you pay yourself, not covered by insurance.
EOB
Explanation of Benefits — a statement from insurance.
Side effects
Unwanted reactions to medicine.
Pharmacy
Where prescriptions are filled.
In-network
Doctors covered by your insurance plan.
PCP
Primary Care Physician — your main doctor.

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