For anyone still wondering if this card/program still exists, it does.
Long story short, I hit the skids about two years ago, sort of the perfect storm in life, job change, more babies, and less income.
Burned AMEX for about $14K. I have since paid back ~$12K.
Got the letter from AMEX today to regain card membership as long as I pay the remaining balance.
I called to verify and all is well, the gentlemen asked what went bad after so many years of good.
I explained, apologized, and he verified the offer and that the account is still in house.
I will pay the remainder next month and get back in the boat with AMEX and pray for the magic "bad-to-positive" tradeline.
I just wish most credit companies operated this way, to me its win-win for all parties.
Just wanted to share for those mystified by the Optima/Oasis program.