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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT EVENTS (Details) $ in Billions | Feb. 14, 2017 USD ($)
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Settled litigation | U.S. Department Of Justice vs. Humana and Aetna |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Break up fee to be received | $ 1

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