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Affordable Care Act - Additional information (Details) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Affordable Care Act [Abstract] |
Risk adjustment increase to net payables | $ 83
Risk adjustment and reinsurance pre-tax expense | $ 80

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