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Open Enrollment
The yearly window when you can enroll in or change a health insurance plan without needing a special qualifying event. Outside this window you generally need a life event like marriage or job loss to enroll.
Example
If you miss open enrollment, you may have to wait until the next year unless you have a qualifying life event.
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