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Open Enrollment

The annual period when you can enroll in or change your health insurance plan through your employer or the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Detailed Explanation

Outside of open enrollment, you typically need a qualifying life event to make changes to your coverage.

Practical Example

Every fall, Sarah's company holds an open enrollment period where employees can choose their health insurance plan for the upcoming year.

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