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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Commitments and Contingencies.

Changes to Gross Insurance Liabilities

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​		2024(a)			2023
Balance as of January 1	​	$	712	​	$	729
Self-insurance expense	​		243	​		201
Cash paid and other	​	​	(231)	​	​	(218)
Assumed liabilities from acquisitions	​	​	74	​	​	—
Balance as of December 31	​	$	798	​	$	712
Current portion as of December 31	​	$	211	​	$	175
Long-term portion as of December 31	​	$	587	​	$	537

(a) Based on current estimates, we anticipate that most of our insurance reserves will be settled in cash over the next six years.

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