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Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] |
Summary of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill | Below is a summary of the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:
In millions | Health Care Benefits |  | Health Services |  | Pharmacy & Consumer Wellness |  | Total
Balance at December 31, 2021 | $ | 45,130 |  |  | $ | 23,615 |  |  | $ | 10,376 |  |  | $ | 79,121 |
Divestitures | (971) |  |  | — |  |  | — |  |  | (971) |
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 44,159 |  |  | 23,615 |  |  | 10,376 |  |  | 78,150 |
Segment realignment | (109) |  |  | 109 |  |  | — |  |  | — |
Acquisitions | 2,594 |  |  | 10,342 |  |  | 186 |  |  | 13,122 |
Balance at December 31, 2023 | $ | 46,644 |  |  | $ | 34,066 |  |  | $ | 10,562 |  |  | $ | 91,272 |
Summary of Intangible Assets | The following table is a summary of the Company’s intangible assets as of December 31, 2023 and 2022:
In millions, except weighted average life | Gross Carrying Amount |  | Accumulated Amortization |  | Net Carrying Amount |  | Weighted Average Life (years)
2023 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Trademarks (indefinite-lived) | $ | 10,498 |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | 10,498 |  |  | N/A
Customer contracts/relationships and covenants not to compete | 26,784 |  |  | (12,241) |  |  | 14,543 |  |  | 14.2
Technology | 1,253 |  |  | (1,104) |  |  | 149 |  |  | 3.0
Provider networks | 4,203 |  |  | (1,072) |  |  | 3,131 |  |  | 20.0
Value of Business Acquired | 590 |  |  | (201) |  |  | 389 |  |  | 20.0
Other | 838 |  |  | (314) |  |  | 524 |  |  | 9.3
Total | $ | 44,166 |  |  | $ | (14,932) |  |  | $ | 29,234 |  |  | 14.5
2022 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Trademarks (indefinite-lived) | $ | 10,498 |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | 10,498 |  |  | N/A
Customer contracts/relationships and covenants not to compete | 21,206 |  |  | (10,668) |  |  | 10,538 |  |  | 13.3
Technology | 1,060 |  |  | (1,060) |  |  | — |  |  | — |
Provider networks | 4,203 |  |  | (862) |  |  | 3,341 |  |  | 20.0
Value of Business Acquired | 590 |  |  | (174) |  |  | 416 |  |  | 20.0
Other | 302 |  |  | (264) |  |  | 38 |  |  | 12.4
Total (1) | $ | 37,859 |  |  | $ | (13,028) |  |  | $ | 24,831 |  |  | 13.9
_____________________________________ (1)Includes intangible assets of $28 million which were accounted for as assets held for sale and were included in assets held for sale on the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2022. See Note 2 ‘‘Acquisitions, Divestitures and Asset Sales’’ for additional information.
Schedule of Projected Annual Amortization Expense for Intangible Assets for Next Five Years | The projected annual amortization expense for the Company’s intangible assets for the next five years is as follows:
In millions |
2024 | $ | 2,011 |
2025 | 1,964 |
2026 | 1,687 |
2027 | 1,580 |
2028 | 1,306 |

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