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Medical Claims and Benefits Payable - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2023
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Non-risk provider payables | $ 284 |  | $ 481
Prior period claims, favorable development | $ (519) | $ (271) |

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