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Medical Claims and Benefits Payable - Medical Claims and Benefits Payable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Fee-for-service claims incurred but not paid (“IBNP”) | $ 2,120 | $ 1,647 |  |
Pharmacy payable | 221 | 157 |  |
Capitation payable | 89 | 70 |  |
Other | 512 | 528 |  |
Total | 2,942 | 2,696 | $ 1,960 | $ 1,854
Magellan complete care |  |  |  |
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total | $ 0 | $ 294 |  |

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- Definition Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred but Not Paid (IBNP), Fee-for-service Claims, Amount + References No definition available. + Details
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