10-Q Filing

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC CIK: 731766 Q1 2024

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0000731766-24-000155`
Period End Date	20240331
Filing Date	20240509
Fiscal Year	2024
Fiscal Period	Q1
XBRL Instance	unh-20240331_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 168 Income Statement 88 Cash Flow Statement 136 Stockholders Equity 68 Comprehensive Income 56

Balance Sheet 168 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$25.43B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$25.43B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$28.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$28.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$4.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$4.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$4.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$4.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$27.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$27.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$21.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$21.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current receivables, net	`OtherReceivablesNetCurrent`	$17.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current receivables, net	`OtherReceivablesNetCurrent`	$17.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current receivables, net	`OtherReceivablesNetCurrent`	$19.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current receivables, net	`OtherReceivablesNetCurrent`	$19.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Assets under management	`AarpAssetsUnderManagement`	$3.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Assets under management	`AarpAssetsUnderManagement`	$3.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Assets under management	`AarpAssetsUnderManagement`	$3.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Assets under management	`AarpAssetsUnderManagement`	$3.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$6.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$6.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$6.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$6.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$88.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$88.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$78.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$78.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term investments	`LongTermInvestments`	$47.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term investments	`LongTermInvestments`	$47.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term investments	`LongTermInvestments`	$45.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term investments	`LongTermInvestments`	$45.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, equipment and capitalized software, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$11.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, equipment and capitalized software, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$11.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, equipment and capitalized software, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$10.43B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, equipment and capitalized software, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$10.43B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$105.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$105.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$103.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$103.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$15.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$15.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$15.54B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$15.54B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$17.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$17.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$17.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$17.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$284.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$284.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$273.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$273.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Medical costs payable	`LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense`	$29.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Medical costs payable	`LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense`	$29.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Medical costs payable	`LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense`	$31.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Medical costs payable	`LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense`	$31.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Medical costs payable	`LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense`	$34.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Medical costs payable	`LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense`	$34.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Medical costs payable	`LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense`	$32.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Medical costs payable	`LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense`	$32.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$31.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$31.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$30.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$30.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt	`DebtCurrent`	$9.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt	`DebtCurrent`	$9.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt	`DebtCurrent`	$4.27B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt	`DebtCurrent`	$4.27B	USD	Point-in-time
Unearned revenues	`DeferredRevenueCurrent`	$3.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Unearned revenues	`DeferredRevenueCurrent`	$3.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Unearned revenues	`DeferredRevenueCurrent`	$3.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Unearned revenues	`DeferredRevenueCurrent`	$3.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$26.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$26.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$27.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$27.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$99.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$99.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$104.43B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$104.43B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt, less current maturities	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$58.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt, less current maturities	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$58.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt, less current maturities	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$63.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt, less current maturities	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$63.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$4.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$4.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$3.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$3.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$14.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$14.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$14.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$14.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$174.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$174.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$187.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$187.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$4.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$4.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$4.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$4.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value - 10 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value - 10 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value - 10 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value - 10 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.01 par value - 3,000 shares authorized; 920 and 924 issued and outstanding	`CommonStockValue`	$9.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.01 par value - 3,000 shares authorized; 920 and 924 issued and outstanding	`CommonStockValue`	$9.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.01 par value - 3,000 shares authorized; 920 and 924 issued and outstanding	`CommonStockValue`	$9.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.01 par value - 3,000 shares authorized; 920 and 924 issued and outstanding	`CommonStockValue`	$9.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$95.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$95.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$90.12B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$90.12B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-7.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-7.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-3.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-3.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$5.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$5.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$5.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$5.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$94.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$94.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$85.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$85.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$81.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$81.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$92.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$92.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$273.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$273.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$284.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$284.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.00	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.00	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.00	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.00	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	10.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	10.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	10.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	10.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	3.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	3.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	3.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	3.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	920.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	920.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	924.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	924.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	924.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	924.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	920.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	920.00M	shares	Point-in-time

Income Statement 88 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Premiums	`PremiumsEarnedNet`	$72.79B	USD	1 Quarter
Premiums	`PremiumsEarnedNet`	$72.79B	USD	1 Quarter
Premiums	`PremiumsEarnedNet`	$77.99B	USD	1 Quarter
Premiums	`PremiumsEarnedNet`	$77.99B	USD	1 Quarter
Investment and other income	`InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend`	$1.01B	USD	1 Quarter
Investment and other income	`InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend`	$1.01B	USD	1 Quarter
Investment and other income	`InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend`	$798.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Investment and other income	`InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend`	$798.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$91.93B	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$91.93B	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$99.80B	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$99.80B	USD	1 Quarter
Medical Costs	`PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet`	$65.73B	USD	1 Quarter
Medical Costs	`PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet`	$65.73B	USD	1 Quarter
Medical Costs	`PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet`	$59.84B	USD	1 Quarter
Medical Costs	`PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet`	$59.84B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating costs	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$14.08B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating costs	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$14.08B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating costs	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$13.62B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating costs	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$13.62B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of products sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$11.06B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of products sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$11.06B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of products sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$9.40B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of products sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$9.40B	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$997.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$997.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$970.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$970.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating costs	`CostsAndExpenses`	$83.84B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating costs	`CostsAndExpenses`	$83.84B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating costs	`CostsAndExpenses`	$91.86B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating costs	`CostsAndExpenses`	$91.86B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings from operations	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$8.09B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings from operations	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$8.09B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings from operations	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$7.93B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings from operations	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$7.93B	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$844.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$844.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$754.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$754.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on sale of subsidiary	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on sale of subsidiary	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on sale of subsidiary	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$-7.09B	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on sale of subsidiary	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$-7.09B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.33B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.33B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$1.22B	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$1.22B	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$1.56B	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$1.56B	USD	1 Quarter
Net (loss) earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$5.77B	USD	1 Quarter
Net (loss) earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$5.77B	USD	1 Quarter
Net (loss) earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.22B	USD	1 Quarter
Net (loss) earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.22B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$163.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$163.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$188.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$188.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net (loss) earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net (loss) earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net (loss) earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$5.61B	USD	1 Quarter
Net (loss) earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$5.61B	USD	1 Quarter
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$6.01	USD	1 Quarter
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$6.01	USD	1 Quarter
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-1.53	USD	1 Quarter
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-1.53	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$5.95	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$5.95	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-1.53	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-1.53	USD	1 Quarter
Basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	922.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	922.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	933.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	933.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Dilutive effect of common share equivalents	`WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment`	0.00	shares	1 Quarter
Dilutive effect of common share equivalents	`WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment`	0.00	shares	1 Quarter
Dilutive effect of common share equivalents	`WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment`	10.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Dilutive effect of common share equivalents	`WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment`	10.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	943.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	943.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	922.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	922.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from the calculation of dilutive effect of common share equivalents	`AntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromComputationOfEarningsPerShareAmount`	15.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from the calculation of dilutive effect of common share equivalents	`AntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromComputationOfEarningsPerShareAmount`	15.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from the calculation of dilutive effect of common share equivalents	`AntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromComputationOfEarningsPerShareAmount`	5.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from the calculation of dilutive effect of common share equivalents	`AntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromComputationOfEarningsPerShareAmount`	5.00M	shares	1 Quarter

Cash Flow Statement 136 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net (loss) earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$5.77B	USD	1 Quarter
Net (loss) earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$5.77B	USD	1 Quarter
Net (loss) earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.22B	USD	1 Quarter
Net (loss) earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.22B	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$997.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$997.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$970.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$970.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-332.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-332.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-27.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-27.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$362.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$362.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$372.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$372.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on sale of subsidiary	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on sale of subsidiary	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on sale of subsidiary	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$-7.09B	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on sale of subsidiary	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$-7.09B	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-69.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-69.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-179.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-179.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$4.31B	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$4.31B	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$6.16B	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$6.16B	USD	1 Quarter
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$1.93B	USD	1 Quarter
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$1.93B	USD	1 Quarter
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$1.88B	USD	1 Quarter
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$1.88B	USD	1 Quarter
Medical costs payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInHealthCareInsuranceLiabilities`	$2.47B	USD	1 Quarter
Medical costs payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInHealthCareInsuranceLiabilities`	$2.47B	USD	1 Quarter
Medical costs payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInHealthCareInsuranceLiabilities`	$2.07B	USD	1 Quarter
Medical costs payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInHealthCareInsuranceLiabilities`	$2.07B	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts payable and other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$1.80B	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts payable and other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$1.80B	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts payable and other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-231.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts payable and other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-231.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Unearned revenues	`IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredRevenue`	$9.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Unearned revenues	`IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredRevenue`	$9.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Unearned revenues	`IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredRevenue`	$11.40B	USD	1 Quarter
Unearned revenues	`IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredRevenue`	$11.40B	USD	1 Quarter
Cash flows from operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$16.33B	USD	1 Quarter
Cash flows from operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$16.33B	USD	1 Quarter
Cash flows from operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.14B	USD	1 Quarter
Cash flows from operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.14B	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$4.80B	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$4.80B	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$4.89B	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$4.89B	USD	1 Quarter
Sales of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebt`	$2.98B	USD	1 Quarter
Sales of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebt`	$2.98B	USD	1 Quarter
Sales of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebt`	$456.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Sales of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebt`	$456.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Maturities of investments	`ProceedsFromMaturitiesPrepaymentsAndCallsOfAvailableForSaleSecurities`	$2.31B	USD	1 Quarter
Maturities of investments	`ProceedsFromMaturitiesPrepaymentsAndCallsOfAvailableForSaleSecurities`	$2.31B	USD	1 Quarter
Maturities of investments	`ProceedsFromMaturitiesPrepaymentsAndCallsOfAvailableForSaleSecurities`	$2.12B	USD	1 Quarter
Maturities of investments	`ProceedsFromMaturitiesPrepaymentsAndCallsOfAvailableForSaleSecurities`	$2.12B	USD	1 Quarter
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash assumed	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$3.01B	USD	1 Quarter
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash assumed	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$3.01B	USD	1 Quarter
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash assumed	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$7.83B	USD	1 Quarter
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash assumed	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$7.83B	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of property, equipment and capitalized software	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$760.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of property, equipment and capitalized software	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$760.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of property, equipment and capitalized software	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$743.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of property, equipment and capitalized software	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$743.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$115.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$115.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$3.08B	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$3.08B	USD	1 Quarter
Cash flows used for investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-6.34B	USD	1 Quarter
Cash flows used for investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-6.34B	USD	1 Quarter
Cash flows used for investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-11.02B	USD	1 Quarter
Cash flows used for investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-11.02B	USD	1 Quarter
Common share repurchases	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$2.00B	USD	1 Quarter
Common share repurchases	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$2.00B	USD	1 Quarter
Common share repurchases	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$3.07B	USD	1 Quarter
Common share repurchases	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$3.07B	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$1.54B	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$1.54B	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$1.73B	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$1.73B	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from common stock issuances	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock`	$486.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from common stock issuances	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock`	$486.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from common stock issuances	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock`	$344.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from common stock issuances	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock`	$344.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$1.38B	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$1.38B	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$750.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$750.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from short-term borrowings, net	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper`	$6.19B	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from short-term borrowings, net	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper`	$6.19B	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from short-term borrowings, net	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper`	$7.35B	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from short-term borrowings, net	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper`	$7.35B	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$6.40B	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$6.40B	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$5.92B	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$5.92B	USD	1 Quarter
Customer funds administered	`IncreaseDecreaseInDeposits`	$1.75B	USD	1 Quarter
Customer funds administered	`IncreaseDecreaseInDeposits`	$1.75B	USD	1 Quarter
Customer funds administered	`IncreaseDecreaseInDeposits`	$5.01B	USD	1 Quarter
Customer funds administered	`IncreaseDecreaseInDeposits`	$5.01B	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-563.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-563.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-1.00B	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-1.00B	USD	1 Quarter
Cash flows from financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$8.23B	USD	1 Quarter
Cash flows from financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$8.23B	USD	1 Quarter
Cash flows from financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$13.19B	USD	1 Quarter
Cash flows from financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$13.19B	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-48.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-48.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$51.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$51.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$2.99B	USD	1 Quarter
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$2.99B	USD	1 Quarter
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$18.55B	USD	1 Quarter
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$18.55B	USD	1 Quarter
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$23.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$23.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$28.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$28.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$41.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$41.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$25.43B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$25.43B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$23.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$23.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$28.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$28.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$41.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$41.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$25.43B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$25.43B	USD	Point-in-time

Stockholders Equity 68 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$94.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$94.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$85.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$85.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$81.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$81.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$92.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$92.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	924.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	924.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	920.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	920.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Net earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$5.61B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$5.61B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Earnings, Including Portion Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.26B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Earnings, Including Portion Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$-1.26B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Earnings, Including Portion Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.72B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Earnings, Including Portion Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.72B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$3.59B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$3.59B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$844.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$844.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuances of common stock, and related tax effects	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssues`	$350.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuances of common stock, and related tax effects	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssues`	$350.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuances of common stock, and related tax effects	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssues`	$242.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuances of common stock, and related tax effects	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssues`	$242.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$352.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$352.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$366.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$366.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Common share repurchases	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$2.01B	USD	1 Quarter
Common share repurchases	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$2.01B	USD	1 Quarter
Common share repurchases	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$3.09B	USD	1 Quarter
Common share repurchases	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$3.09B	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid on common shares	`DividendsCash`	$1.54B	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid on common shares	`DividendsCash`	$1.54B	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid on common shares	`DividendsCash`	$1.73B	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid on common shares	`DividendsCash`	$1.73B	USD	1 Quarter
Redeemable noncontrolling interests fair value and other adjustments	`MinorityInterestChangeInRedemptionValue`	$-20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Redeemable noncontrolling interests fair value and other adjustments	`MinorityInterestChangeInRedemptionValue`	$-20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Redeemable noncontrolling interests fair value and other adjustments	`MinorityInterestChangeInRedemptionValue`	$-83.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Redeemable noncontrolling interests fair value and other adjustments	`MinorityInterestChangeInRedemptionValue`	$-83.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition and other adjustments of nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$19.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition and other adjustments of nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$19.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition and other adjustments of nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$819.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition and other adjustments of nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$819.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distribution to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$151.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distribution to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$151.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distribution to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$101.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distribution to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$101.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$94.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$94.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$85.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$85.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$81.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$81.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$92.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$92.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	924.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	924.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	920.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	920.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$1.65	USD	1 Quarter
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$1.65	USD	1 Quarter
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$1.88	USD	1 Quarter
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$1.88	USD	1 Quarter

Comprehensive Income 56 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net (loss) earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$5.77B	USD	1 Quarter
Net (loss) earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$5.77B	USD	1 Quarter
Net (loss) earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.22B	USD	1 Quarter
Net (loss) earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$-1.22B	USD	1 Quarter
Gross unrealized (losses) gains on investment securities during the period	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$-290.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Gross unrealized (losses) gains on investment securities during the period	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$-290.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Gross unrealized (losses) gains on investment securities during the period	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$640.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Gross unrealized (losses) gains on investment securities during the period	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$640.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodTax`	$147.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodTax`	$147.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodTax`	$-68.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodTax`	$-68.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total unrealized (losses) gains, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$493.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total unrealized (losses) gains, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$493.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total unrealized (losses) gains, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-222.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total unrealized (losses) gains, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-222.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Gross reclassification adjustment for net realized (gains) losses included in net earnings	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesBeforeTax`	$32.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Gross reclassification adjustment for net realized (gains) losses included in net earnings	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesBeforeTax`	$32.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Gross reclassification adjustment for net realized (gains) losses included in net earnings	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesBeforeTax`	$-13.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Gross reclassification adjustment for net realized (gains) losses included in net earnings	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesBeforeTax`	$-13.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesTax`	$7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesTax`	$7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesTax`	$-3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesTax`	$-3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total reclassification adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesNetOfTax`	$-10.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total reclassification adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesNetOfTax`	$-10.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total reclassification adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesNetOfTax`	$25.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total reclassification adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesNetOfTax`	$25.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation (losses) gains	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$341.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation (losses) gains	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$341.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation (losses) gains	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-293.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation (losses) gains	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-293.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification adjustment for translation losses included in net (loss) earnings	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification adjustment for translation losses included in net (loss) earnings	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification adjustment for translation losses included in net (loss) earnings	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationNetOfTax`	$-4.13B	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification adjustment for translation losses included in net (loss) earnings	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationNetOfTax`	$-4.13B	USD	1 Quarter
Total foreign currency translation gains	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$341.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total foreign currency translation gains	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$341.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total foreign currency translation gains	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$3.83B	USD	1 Quarter
Total foreign currency translation gains	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$3.83B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$3.59B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$3.59B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$844.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$844.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.37B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.37B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.62B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.62B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$163.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$163.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$188.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$188.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$2.18B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$2.18B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$6.46B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$6.46B	USD	1 Quarter

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.