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Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Premium Revenue by Health Plan Type [Line Items]
Amounts due government agencies	$ 1,844	$ 1,202
Premium deficiency reserve	100	30
Retained earnings	657	810
Adjustment | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Schedule of Premium Revenue by Health Plan Type [Line Items]
Retained earnings	50
Medicaid Expansion
Schedule of Premium Revenue by Health Plan Type [Line Items]
Amounts due government agencies	114	244
Medical Premium Liability Due to Agency
Schedule of Premium Revenue by Health Plan Type [Line Items]
Medical premiums liability based on medical cost thresholds	$ 136	$ 272

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