12/15/11 - Further clarification on how we can enroll Out of Area Employees. This email will serve as clarification for enrolling out of area members into a NY Oxford Plan. Previously, out of area members had to choose an Oxford USA plan.  Please see below for clarification on updated guidelines.   

• 1. Out of area members can now select a qualifying in area plan.  Qualifying in area plans are those that are on the Freedom Network, Non Gated and OHI License (EPO, Metro-Non Gated, Direct, HSA)
• 2.  Available to new business and upon renewal.  There will be no off cycle exceptions.
• 3.  The selection of which option out of area members enroll (Oxford USA or In Area plan) is made at the group level.  A group must select one or the other, both alternatives cannot be selected.
• 4.  An Oxford USA plan selection does not count towards the current point of enrollment guidelines.