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ACCOUNTING POLICIES - SELF-INSURANCE (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 29, 2022 | Jan. 30, 2021 | Feb. 01, 2020
Changes in self-insurance liability |  |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | $ 731 | $ 689 | $ 696
Expense | 226 | 262 | 209
Claim payments | (236) | (220) | (216)
Balance at the end of the period | 721 | 731 | 689
Less: Current portion | (236) | (220) | (216)
Long-term portion | 485 | $ 511 | $ 473
Minimum |  |  |
Changes in self-insurance liability |  |  |
Insurance coverage for some risks, including cyber exposure and property-related losses | 25 |  |
Maximum |  |  |
Changes in self-insurance liability |  |  |
Insurance coverage for some risks, including cyber exposure and property-related losses | $ 50 |  |

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