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Consolidated Statement Of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Total
Centene Stockholders' Equity - Common Stock [Member]
Centene Stockholders' Equity - Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]
Centene Stockholders' Equity - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Centene Stockholders' Equity - Retained Earnings [Member]
Centene Stockholders' Equity - Treasury Stock [Member]
Non Controlling Interest [Member]
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013 $ 1,243,439 $ 59 $ 594,326 $ (2,620) $ 731,919 $ (89,643) $ 9,398
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013 55,319,239 58,673,215       3,353,976  
Comprehensive Earnings:              
Net earnings 163,216       164,466   (1,250)
Change in unrealized investment loss, net of $1,294 tax 2,349     2,349      
Foreign currency translation, net of $(143) tax (334)            
Total comprehensive earnings 165,231            
Common stock issued for acquisition 190,412 2 169,825     20,585  
Common stock issued for acquisition (in shares)   2,243,217       (746,369)  
Common stock issued for employee benefit plans 6,085 0 6,085        
Common stock issued for employee benefit plans (in shares)   440,958          
Common stock repurchases (5,632)         (5,632)  
Common stock repurchases (in shares)           82,986  
Stock compensation expense 34,613   34,613        
Excess tax benefits from stock compensation 6,903   6,903        
Balance at Sep. 30, 2014 $ 1,641,051 $ 61 $ 811,752 $ (605) $ 896,385 $ (74,690) $ 8,148
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2014 58,666,797 61,357,390       2,690,593