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Affordable Care Act - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($)
Affordable Care Act [Abstract]
Risk adjustment, decrease to net receivable	$ 504
Risk adjustment and reinsurance pre-tax benefit	163
Risk adjustment, net payable	$ 545

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