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Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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| Current assets: | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations | $ 1,546us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | $ 974us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue |
| Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations | 64us-gaap_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCashAndCashEquivalents | 64us-gaap_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCashAndCashEquivalents |
| Total cash and cash equivalents | 1,610cnc_CashandCashEquivalentsIncludingDiscontinuedOperations | 1,038cnc_CashandCashEquivalentsIncludingDiscontinuedOperations |
| Premium and related receivables | 912us-gaap_PremiumsAndOtherReceivablesNet | 429us-gaap_PremiumsAndOtherReceivablesNet |
| Short term investments | 177us-gaap_ShortTermInvestments | 102us-gaap_ShortTermInvestments |
| Other current assets | 324us-gaap_OtherAssetsCurrent | 217us-gaap_OtherAssetsCurrent |
| Other current assets of discontinued operations | 11us-gaap_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationOtherCurrentAssets | 14us-gaap_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationOtherCurrentAssets |
| Total current assets | 3,034us-gaap_AssetsCurrent | 1,800us-gaap_AssetsCurrent |
| Long term investments | 1,280us-gaap_LongTermInvestments | 792us-gaap_LongTermInvestments |
| Restricted deposits | 100us-gaap_OtherRestrictedAssetsNoncurrent | 47us-gaap_OtherRestrictedAssetsNoncurrent |
| Property, software and equipment, net | 445us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet | 395us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet |
| Goodwill | 754us-gaap_Goodwill | 348us-gaap_Goodwill |
| Intangible assets, net | 120us-gaap_IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill | 49us-gaap_IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill |
| Other long term assets | 80us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent | 60us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent |
| Long term assets of discontinued operations | 25us-gaap_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationLongLivedAssetsNoncurrent | 38us-gaap_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationLongLivedAssetsNoncurrent |
| Total assets | 5,838us-gaap_Assets | 3,529us-gaap_Assets |
| Current liabilities: | ||
| Medical claims liability | 1,723us-gaap_LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense | 1,112us-gaap_LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 751us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent | 338us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent |
| Return of premium payable | 236cnc_Returnofpremiumpayable | 38cnc_Returnofpremiumpayable |
| Unearned revenue | 168us-gaap_DeferredRevenueCurrent | 38us-gaap_DeferredRevenueCurrent |
| Current portion of long term debt | 5us-gaap_LongTermDebtCurrent | 3us-gaap_LongTermDebtCurrent |
| Current liabilities of discontinued operations | 17us-gaap_LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent | 30us-gaap_LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent |
| Total current liabilities | 2,900us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent | 1,559us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent |
| Long term debt | 888us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent | 666us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent |
| Other long term liabilities | 158us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent | 60us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent |
| Long term liabilities of discontinued operations | 1us-gaap_LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationNoncurrent | 1us-gaap_LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationNoncurrent |
| Total liabilities | 3,947us-gaap_Liabilities | 2,286us-gaap_Liabilities |
| Commitments and contingencies | ||
| Redeemable noncontrolling interest | 148us-gaap_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount | 0us-gaap_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount |
| Stockholders' equity: | ||
| Common stock, $.001 par value; authorized 200,000,000 shares; 124,274,864 issued and 118,433,416 outstanding at December 31, 2014, and 117,346,430 issued and 110,638,478 outstanding at December 31, 2013 | 0us-gaap_CommonStockValue | 0us-gaap_CommonStockValue |
| Additional paid-in capital | 840us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock | 594us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income: | ||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (1)us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax | (3)us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax |
| Retained earnings | 1,003us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit | 732us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit |
| Treasury stock, at cost (5,841,448 and 6,707,952 shares, respectively) | (98)us-gaap_TreasuryStockValue | (89)us-gaap_TreasuryStockValue |
| Total Centene stockholders’ equity | 1,744us-gaap_StockholdersEquity | 1,234us-gaap_StockholdersEquity |
| Noncontrolling interest | (1)us-gaap_MinorityInterest | 9us-gaap_MinorityInterest |
| Total stockholders’ equity | 1,743us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest | 1,243us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest |
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ 5,838us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity | $ 3,529us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents, Including Discontinued Operations No definition available.
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Return of premium payable No definition available.
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and due within one year (or the operating cycle, if longer), including liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received, taxes, interest, rent and utilities, accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value received from shareholders in common stock-related transactions that are in excess of par value or stated value and amounts received from other stock-related transactions. Includes only common stock transactions (excludes preferred stock transactions). May be called contributed capital, capital in excess of par, capital surplus, or paid-in capital. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the caption on the face of the balance sheet to indicate that the entity has entered into (1) purchase or supply arrangements that will require expending a portion of its resources to meet the terms thereof, and (2) is exposed to potential losses or, less frequently, gains, arising from (a) possible claims against a company's resources due to future performance under contract terms, and (b) possible losses or likely gains from uncertainties that will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events that are deemed likely to occur do occur or fail to occur. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable common stock (or common stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable common shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amount of consideration received or receivable as of the balance sheet date on potential earnings that were not recognized as revenue in conformity with GAAP, and which are expected to be recognized as such within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, including sales, license fees, and royalties, but excluding interest income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount classified as cash and cash equivalents attributable to disposal group held for sale or disposed of. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount classified as long lived assets attributable to disposal group held for sale or disposed of, expected to be disposed of after one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount classified as other assets attributable to disposal group held for sale or disposed of, expected to be disposed of within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities that are recognized. Liabilities are probable future sacrifices of economic benefits arising from present obligations of an entity to transfer assets or provide services to other entities in the future. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of liabilities and equity items, including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount classified as liabilities attributable to disposal group held for sale or disposed of, expected to be disposed of within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount classified as liabilities attributable to disposal group held for sale or disposed of, expected to be disposed of beyond one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount needed to reflect the estimated ultimate cost of settling claims relating to insured events that have occurred on or before the balance sheet date, whether or not reported to the insurer at that date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of long-term debt, after unamortized discount or premium, scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, excluding amounts to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer (current maturities). Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total amount of investments that are intended to be held for an extended period of time (longer than one operating cycle). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which is directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (that is, noncontrolling interest, previously referred to as minority interest). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of current assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Other long-term assets not otherwise listed in the existing taxonomy that are pledged or subject to withdrawal restrictions. No definition available.
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, of all premiums and other types of receivables due from other persons or entities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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As of the reporting date, the aggregate carrying amount of all noncontrolling interests which are redeemable by the (parent) entity (1) at a fixed or determinable price on a fixed or determinable date, (2) at the option of the holder of the noncontrolling interest, or (3) upon occurrence of an event that is not solely within the control of the (parent) entity. This item includes noncontrolling interest holder's ownership (or holders' ownership) regardless of the type of equity interest (common, preferred, other) including all potential organizational (legal) forms of the investee entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Investments which are intended to be sold in the short term (usually less than one year or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) including trading securities, available-for-sale securities, held-to-maturity securities, and other short-term investments not otherwise listed in the existing taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of stockholders' equity (deficit), net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity, attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests. Amount excludes temporary equity. Alternate caption for the concept is permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount allocated to treasury stock. Treasury stock is common and preferred shares of an entity that were issued, repurchased by the entity, and are held in its treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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