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SEGMENT INFORMATION - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) segment | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Segment Reporting [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Number of reportable segments | segment |  |  | 2 |
Member co-share amounts and government subsidies | $ 5,600 | $ 5,700 | $ 14,100 | $ 14,700
Depreciation and amortization classified as benefit expense | $ 32 | $ 35 | $ 96 | $ 102

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- Definition Depreciation and amortization expense that has been reclassified to be included with benefit expenses. The reclassification is the result of depreciation and amortization expense associated primarily from the delivery of pharmacy services by our wholly-owned pharmacy business included in our Healthcare Services segment. + References No definition available. + Details
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