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    CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
    PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		12
    CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20190211
    ITEM INFORMATION:		Results of Operations and Financial Condition
    ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
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    DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20190211

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    	COMPANY DATA:
    		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MOLINA HEALTHCARE INC
    		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001179929
    		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	HOSPITAL & MEDICAL SERVICE PLANS [6324]
    		IRS NUMBER:				134204626
    		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
    		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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    		FORM TYPE:		8-K
    		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
    		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-31719
    		FILM NUMBER:		19585645

    	BUSINESS ADDRESS:
    		STREET 1:		200 OCEANGATE, SUITE 100
    		CITY:			LONG BEACH
    		STATE:			CA
    		ZIP:			90802
    		BUSINESS PHONE:		5624353666

    	MAIL ADDRESS:
    		STREET 1:		200 OCEANGATE, SUITE 100
    		CITY:			LONG BEACH
    		STATE:			CA
    		ZIP:			90802
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