v2.4.0.6
Basis of Presentation Basis of Presentation Narrative (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended |
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12 Months Ended |
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AARP Program [Member]
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AARP Program [Member]
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AARP Program [Member]
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Medicare Part D Initial Coverage Limit [Member]
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Medicare Part D Initial Coverage Limit [Member]
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Medicare Part D Catastrophic Coverage [Member]
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Medicare Part D Catastrophic Coverage [Member]
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Medicare Part D Annual Out of Pocket Maximum [Member]
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Medicare Part D Annual Out of Pocket Maximum [Member]
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Reinsurance Recievable Current [Member]
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Reinsurance Recievable Current [Member]
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Reinsurance Receivable Non-Current [Member]
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Reinsurance Receivable Non-Current [Member]
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Stock Option [Member]
Minimum [Member]
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Stock Option [Member]
Maximum [Member]
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Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Minimum [Member]
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Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Maximum [Member]
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) [Member]
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Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]
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Payments to Acquire Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates |
$ 319,000,000 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
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Acquisition of noncontrolling interest |
11,000,000 |
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11,000,000 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Discount from Market Price, Offering Date |
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85.00% |
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period |
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4 years |
6 years |
3 years |
4 years |
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Plan Award, Options, Award Exercisable Period |
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10 years |
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Reinsurance Recoverables |
1,873,000,000 |
1,900,000,000 |
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Rate Stabilization Fund |
1,300,000,000 |
1,300,000,000 |
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Medicare Part D Initial Coverage |
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2,970 |
2,930 |
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Interest Income and Realized Gains Related to Assets Under Management |
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109,000,000 |
99,000,000 |
107,000,000 |
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Checks Outstanding in Excess of Bank Deposits |
1,300,000,000 |
1,500,000,000 |
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CMS Obligation to Pay Costs Incurred by Individual Members |
80.00% |
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Variance of Risk Share |
5.00% |
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Mandated Discounts On Brand Name Prescription Drugs Under Medicare Part D Program |
52.50% |
50.00% |
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Mandated Discounts On Generic Prescription Drugs Under Medicare Part D Program |
21.00% |
14.00% |
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Medicare Part D Catastrophic Coverage |
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6,734 |
6,658 |
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Medicare Part D Annual Out of Pocket Maximum |
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4,750 |
4,700 |
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Other current receivables, net |
2,889,000,000 |
2,255,000,000 |
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135,000,000 |
125,000,000 |
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Other Assets, Noncurrent |
$ 2,215,000,000 |
$ 2,088,000,000 |
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$ 1,800,000,000 |
$ 1,800,000,000 |
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Number Of Days Notice Required To Cancel Health Insurance Contract |
30D |
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