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Basis of Presentation (Details) member in Millions, $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended
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Aug. 01, 2016 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($) member State Segment
Basis Of Presentation [Line Items] |  |
Number of reportable segments (in segment) | Segment |  | 3
Today's Options of New York, Inc. | New York |  |
Basis Of Presentation [Line Items] |  |
Final purchase price of business acquisition | $ 38 |
Health Plans |  |
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Number of states in which entity operates (in state) | State |  | 12
Number of members eligible for the health care programs, approximately (in member) | member |  | 4.8
Minimum contract terms |  | 3 years
Maximum contract terms |  | 4 years
Medicare Acquisition terminated |  |
Basis Of Presentation [Line Items] |  |
Gain recognized on contract termination |  | $ 75

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