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Affordable Care Act - Additional information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2020
Affordable Care Act [Abstract] |  |
Risk adjustment reduction to net payables | $ 94 |
Risk adjustment and reinsurance pre tax benefit |  | $ 63

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