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                                   EXHIBIT 99

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Investor Contact:          Deborah Abraham
                           (203) 459-6674
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           OXFORD HEALTH PLANS TO LIST ON THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE

TRUMBULL, Conn., April 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Oxford Health Plans, Inc. (Nasdaq: OXHP
- news) announced today that it has filed an application to transfer its
listings to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the new ticker symbol
("OHP") later this month. Trading is expected to begin on the NYSE on Wednesday,
April 18, 2001. Until that time, Oxford's Common Stock will continue trading on
the Nasdaq National Market under the ticker symbol "OXHP."

"Our success in the last 24 months combined with our enhanced standing as
greater New York's leading health plan bodes well for our long-term growth,"
said Norman C. Payson, M.D., chairman and CEO of Oxford Health Plans. "It is now
timely for us to join the New York Stock Exchange for everything it offers to
our shareholders."

In the year 2000 alone, Oxford's shareholder equity grew from $99 million to
$459 million and debt to capital went from 88% to 28%. Known for the choice and
flexibility of its health plans and its network of participating physicians,
Oxford's market position improved further in 2000 with membership growth by
year-end.

"We are proud to welcome such a highly-respected healthcare company to the
NYSE," said Exchange chairman and chief executive officer Richard A. Grasso.
"Oxford Health Plans' successful growth is indicative of an exceptional company.
Oxford will make an outstanding addition to the family of NYSE-listed
companies."

Founded in 1984, Oxford Health Plans, Inc. (http://www.oxfordhealth.com)
provides health plans to employers and individuals in New York, New Jersey and
Connecticut, through its direct sales force, independent insurance agents and
brokers. Oxford's services include traditional health maintenance organizations
(HMOs), point-of-service (POS) plans, preferred provider organization (PPO)
plans, third-party administration of employer-funded benefits plans and Medicare
plans.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain comments that are considered forward-looking
statements within the meaning of applicable federal securities laws and are
based upon the company's current expectations and assumptions which are subject
to a number of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to
materially differ from those anticipated. A discussion of those risks and
uncertainties in included in the discussion under "Business - Cautionary
Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" in the company's annual report
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000.


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