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Organization and Basis of Presentation (Details) member in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 segment member state
Basis Of Presentation [Line Items] |
Number of reportable segments | segment | 4
Health Plans |
Basis Of Presentation [Line Items] |
Number of members eligible for the health care programs | member | 5.0
Number of states with programs | state | 20
Medicaid | Minimum |
Basis Of Presentation [Line Items] |
Contract term | 3 years
Medicaid | Maximum |
Basis Of Presentation [Line Items] |
Contract term | 5 years
Medicare | Minimum |
Basis Of Presentation [Line Items] |
Contract term | 1 year
Medicare | Maximum |
Basis Of Presentation [Line Items] |
Contract term | 3 years

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