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Basis of Presentation (Details) member in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018 member State Segment
Basis Of Presentation [Line Items] |
Number of reportable segments (in segment) | Segment | 3
Health Plans |
Basis Of Presentation [Line Items] |
Number of states in which entity operates (in state) | State | 13
Number of members eligible for the health care programs, approximately (in member) | member | 4.1
Minimum contract terms | 3 years
Maximum contract terms | 4 years

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