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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT JUNE 30, 2000 AND THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF
OPERATIONS FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY
BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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<NAME> OXFORD HEALTH PLANS, INC.
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