10-Q Filing

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC CIK: 731766 Q3 2024

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0000731766-24-000323`
Period End Date	20240930
Filing Date	20241104
Fiscal Year	2024
Fiscal Period	Q3
XBRL Instance	unh-20240930_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 176 Income Statement 176 Cash Flow Statement 170 Stockholders Equity 126 Comprehensive Income 112

Balance Sheet 176 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$32.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$32.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$25.43B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$25.43B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$4.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$4.73B	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`	$21.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$21.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$20.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$20.02B	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`	$27.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current receivables, net	`OtherReceivablesNetCurrent`	$27.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Assets under management	`AarpAssetsUnderManagement`	$3.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Assets under management	`AarpAssetsUnderManagement`	$3.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Assets under management	`AarpAssetsUnderManagement`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Assets under management	`AarpAssetsUnderManagement`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$7.64B	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$7.64B	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`	$78.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$78.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$92.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$92.26B	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`	$48.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term investments	`LongTermInvestments`	$48.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, equipment and capitalized software, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$10.14B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, equipment and capitalized software, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$10.14B	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
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$103.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$103.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$105.98B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$105.98B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$23.59B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$23.59B	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 assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$17.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$17.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$18.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$18.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$299.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$299.31B	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`	$33.95B	USD	Point-in-time
Medical costs payable	`LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense`	$33.95B	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`	$32.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Medical costs payable	`LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense`	$32.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Medical costs payable	`LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense`	$32.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Medical costs payable	`LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense`	$32.79B	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`	$33.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$33.08B	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
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt	`DebtCurrent`	$3.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt	`DebtCurrent`	$3.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Unearned revenues	`DeferredRevenueCurrent`	$3.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Unearned revenues	`DeferredRevenueCurrent`	$3.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Unearned revenues	`DeferredRevenueCurrent`	$3.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Unearned revenues	`DeferredRevenueCurrent`	$3.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$27.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$27.30B	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`	$101.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$101.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt, less current maturities	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$74.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt, less current maturities	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$74.10B	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
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$4.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$4.01B	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`	$15.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$15.17B	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`	$194.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$194.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$174.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$174.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$4.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$4.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$4.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$4.50B	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; 923 and 924 issued and outstanding	`CommonStockValue`	$9.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.01 par value - 3,000 shares authorized; 923 and 924 issued and outstanding	`CommonStockValue`	$9.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.01 par value - 3,000 shares authorized; 923 and 924 issued and outstanding	`CommonStockValue`	$9.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.01 par value - 3,000 shares authorized; 923 and 924 issued and outstanding	`CommonStockValue`	$9.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$461.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$461.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	-	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`	$96.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$96.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-2.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-2.45B	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
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$5.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$5.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$5.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$5.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$94.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$94.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$99.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$99.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$87.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$87.37B	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`	$89.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$89.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$81.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$81.45B	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`	$299.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$299.31B	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`	924.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	924.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	923.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	923.00M	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`	923.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	923.00M	shares	Point-in-time

Income Statement 176 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Premiums	`PremiumsEarnedNet`	$77.44B	USD	1 Quarter
Premiums	`PremiumsEarnedNet`	$77.44B	USD	1 Quarter
Premiums	`PremiumsEarnedNet`	$232.33B	USD	3 Qtrs
Premiums	`PremiumsEarnedNet`	$232.33B	USD	3 Qtrs
Premiums	`PremiumsEarnedNet`	$217.60B	USD	3 Qtrs
Premiums	`PremiumsEarnedNet`	$217.60B	USD	3 Qtrs
Premiums	`PremiumsEarnedNet`	$72.34B	USD	1 Quarter
Premiums	`PremiumsEarnedNet`	$72.34B	USD	1 Quarter
Investment and other income	`InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend`	$997.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Investment and other income	`InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend`	$997.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Investment and other income	`InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend`	$2.91B	USD	3 Qtrs
Investment and other income	`InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend`	$2.91B	USD	3 Qtrs
Investment and other income	`InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend`	$1.64B	USD	1 Quarter
Investment and other income	`InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend`	$1.64B	USD	1 Quarter
Investment and other income	`InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend`	$3.65B	USD	3 Qtrs
Investment and other income	`InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend`	$3.65B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$277.19B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$277.19B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$299.47B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$299.47B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$100.82B	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$100.82B	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$92.36B	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$92.36B	USD	1 Quarter
Medical Costs	`PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet`	$179.66B	USD	3 Qtrs
Medical Costs	`PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet`	$179.66B	USD	3 Qtrs
Medical Costs	`PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet`	$197.15B	USD	3 Qtrs
Medical Costs	`PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet`	$197.15B	USD	3 Qtrs
Medical Costs	`PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet`	$59.55B	USD	1 Quarter
Medical Costs	`PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet`	$59.55B	USD	1 Quarter
Medical Costs	`PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet`	$65.96B	USD	1 Quarter
Medical Costs	`PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet`	$65.96B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating costs	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$41.29B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating costs	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$41.29B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating costs	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$13.28B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating costs	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$13.28B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating costs	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$13.86B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating costs	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$13.86B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating costs	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$40.52B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating costs	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$40.52B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of products sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$28.58B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of products sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$28.58B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of products sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$34.23B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of products sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$34.23B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of products sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$11.83B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of products sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$11.83B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of products sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$9.42B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of products sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$9.42B	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.01B	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.01B	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$3.06B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$3.06B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.04B	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.04B	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$3.00B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$3.00B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total operating costs	`CostsAndExpenses`	$252.53B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total operating costs	`CostsAndExpenses`	$252.53B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total operating costs	`CostsAndExpenses`	$92.11B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating costs	`CostsAndExpenses`	$92.11B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating costs	`CostsAndExpenses`	$83.83B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating costs	`CostsAndExpenses`	$83.83B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating costs	`CostsAndExpenses`	$274.96B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total operating costs	`CostsAndExpenses`	$274.96B	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings from operations	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$24.67B	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings from operations	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$24.67B	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings from operations	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$24.51B	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings from operations	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$24.51B	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings from operations	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$8.53B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings from operations	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$8.53B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings from operations	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$8.71B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings from operations	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$8.71B	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$834.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$834.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$1.07B	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$1.07B	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$2.42B	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$2.42B	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$2.90B	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$2.90B	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on sale of subsidiary and subsidiaries held for sale	`LossOnSaleOfSubsidiaryAndSubsidiariesHeldForSale`	$-20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on sale of subsidiary and subsidiaries held for sale	`LossOnSaleOfSubsidiaryAndSubsidiariesHeldForSale`	$-20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on sale of subsidiary and subsidiaries held for sale	`LossOnSaleOfSubsidiaryAndSubsidiariesHeldForSale`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on sale of subsidiary and subsidiaries held for sale	`LossOnSaleOfSubsidiaryAndSubsidiariesHeldForSale`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on sale of subsidiary and subsidiaries held for sale	`LossOnSaleOfSubsidiaryAndSubsidiariesHeldForSale`	$-8.33B	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on sale of subsidiary and subsidiaries held for sale	`LossOnSaleOfSubsidiaryAndSubsidiariesHeldForSale`	$-8.33B	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on sale of subsidiary and subsidiaries held for sale	`LossOnSaleOfSubsidiaryAndSubsidiariesHeldForSale`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on sale of subsidiary and subsidiaries held for sale	`LossOnSaleOfSubsidiaryAndSubsidiariesHeldForSale`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$13.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$13.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$22.25B	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$22.25B	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.69B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.69B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.61B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.61B	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$4.78B	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$4.78B	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$1.65B	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$1.65B	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$3.82B	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$3.82B	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$1.36B	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$1.36B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$9.46B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$9.46B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$17.47B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$17.47B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$6.04B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$6.04B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$6.26B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$6.26B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$543.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$543.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$596.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$596.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$197.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$197.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$203.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$203.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$16.93B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$16.93B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$8.86B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$8.86B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$6.05B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$6.05B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$5.84B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$5.84B	USD	1 Quarter
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$18.20	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$18.20	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$6.56	USD	1 Quarter
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$6.56	USD	1 Quarter
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$9.61	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$9.61	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$6.31	USD	1 Quarter
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$6.31	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$18.01	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$18.01	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$9.53	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$9.53	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$6.51	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$6.51	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$6.24	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$6.24	USD	1 Quarter
Basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	926.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	926.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	930.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	930.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	922.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	922.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	923.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	923.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Dilutive effect of common share equivalents	`WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment`	8.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Dilutive effect of common share equivalents	`WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment`	8.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Dilutive effect of common share equivalents	`WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment`	10.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Dilutive effect of common share equivalents	`WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment`	10.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Dilutive effect of common share equivalents	`WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment`	7.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Dilutive effect of common share equivalents	`WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment`	7.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Dilutive effect of common share equivalents	`WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment`	10.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Dilutive effect of common share equivalents	`WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment`	10.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	930.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	930.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	930.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	930.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	940.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	940.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	936.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	936.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from the calculation of dilutive effect of common share equivalents	`AntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromComputationOfEarningsPerShareAmount`	4.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from the calculation of dilutive effect of common share equivalents	`AntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromComputationOfEarningsPerShareAmount`	4.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from the calculation of dilutive effect of common share equivalents	`AntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromComputationOfEarningsPerShareAmount`	6.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from the calculation of dilutive effect of common share equivalents	`AntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromComputationOfEarningsPerShareAmount`	6.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from the calculation of dilutive effect of common share equivalents	`AntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromComputationOfEarningsPerShareAmount`	6.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from the calculation of dilutive effect of common share equivalents	`AntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromComputationOfEarningsPerShareAmount`	6.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from the calculation of dilutive effect of common share equivalents	`AntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromComputationOfEarningsPerShareAmount`	6.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from the calculation of dilutive effect of common share equivalents	`AntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromComputationOfEarningsPerShareAmount`	6.00M	shares	3 Qtrs

Cash Flow Statement 170 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$9.46B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$9.46B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$17.47B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$17.47B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$6.04B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$6.04B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$6.26B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$6.26B	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.01B	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.01B	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$3.06B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$3.06B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.04B	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$1.04B	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$3.00B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$3.00B	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-234.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-234.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-494.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-494.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$831.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$831.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$851.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$851.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on sale of subsidiary and subsidiaries held for sale	`LossOnSaleOfSubsidiaryAndSubsidiariesHeldForSale`	$-20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on sale of subsidiary and subsidiaries held for sale	`LossOnSaleOfSubsidiaryAndSubsidiariesHeldForSale`	$-20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on sale of subsidiary and subsidiaries held for sale	`LossOnSaleOfSubsidiaryAndSubsidiariesHeldForSale`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on sale of subsidiary and subsidiaries held for sale	`LossOnSaleOfSubsidiaryAndSubsidiariesHeldForSale`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on sale of subsidiary and subsidiaries held for sale	`LossOnSaleOfSubsidiaryAndSubsidiariesHeldForSale`	$-8.33B	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on sale of subsidiary and subsidiaries held for sale	`LossOnSaleOfSubsidiaryAndSubsidiariesHeldForSale`	$-8.33B	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on sale of subsidiary and subsidiaries held for sale	`LossOnSaleOfSubsidiaryAndSubsidiariesHeldForSale`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on sale of subsidiary and subsidiaries held for sale	`LossOnSaleOfSubsidiaryAndSubsidiariesHeldForSale`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$59.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$59.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$610.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$610.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$-685.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$-685.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$2.57B	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$2.57B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$2.36B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$2.36B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$2.99B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$2.99B	USD	3 Qtrs
Medical costs payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInHealthCareInsuranceLiabilities`	$3.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
Medical costs payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInHealthCareInsuranceLiabilities`	$3.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
Medical costs payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInHealthCareInsuranceLiabilities`	$2.23B	USD	3 Qtrs
Medical costs payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInHealthCareInsuranceLiabilities`	$2.23B	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable and other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$2.37B	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable and other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$2.37B	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable and other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$1.25B	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable and other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$1.25B	USD	3 Qtrs
Unearned revenues	`IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredRevenue`	$12.22B	USD	3 Qtrs
Unearned revenues	`IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredRevenue`	$12.22B	USD	3 Qtrs
Unearned revenues	`IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredRevenue`	$-181.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Unearned revenues	`IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredRevenue`	$-181.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash flows from operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$21.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash flows from operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$21.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash flows from operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$34.26B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash flows from operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$34.26B	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$19.95B	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$19.95B	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$13.00B	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$13.00B	USD	3 Qtrs
Sales of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebt`	$3.67B	USD	3 Qtrs
Sales of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebt`	$3.67B	USD	3 Qtrs
Sales of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebt`	$15.06B	USD	3 Qtrs
Sales of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleOfAvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebt`	$15.06B	USD	3 Qtrs
Maturities of investments	`ProceedsFromMaturitiesPrepaymentsAndCallsOfAvailableForSaleSecurities`	$6.47B	USD	3 Qtrs
Maturities of investments	`ProceedsFromMaturitiesPrepaymentsAndCallsOfAvailableForSaleSecurities`	$6.47B	USD	3 Qtrs
Maturities of investments	`ProceedsFromMaturitiesPrepaymentsAndCallsOfAvailableForSaleSecurities`	$6.74B	USD	3 Qtrs
Maturities of investments	`ProceedsFromMaturitiesPrepaymentsAndCallsOfAvailableForSaleSecurities`	$6.74B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash paid for acquisitions and other transactions, net of cash assumed	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$11.67B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash paid for acquisitions and other transactions, net of cash assumed	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$11.67B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash paid for acquisitions and other transactions, net of cash assumed	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$8.39B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash paid for acquisitions and other transactions, net of cash assumed	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$8.39B	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of property, equipment and capitalized software	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$2.59B	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of property, equipment and capitalized software	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$2.59B	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of property, equipment and capitalized software	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$2.43B	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of property, equipment and capitalized software	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$2.43B	USD	3 Qtrs
Loans to care providers - cyberattack	`LoansToProvidersCyberattack`	$-8.90B	USD	3 Qtrs
Loans to care providers - cyberattack	`LoansToProvidersCyberattack`	$-8.90B	USD	3 Qtrs
Loans to care providers - cyberattack	`LoansToProvidersCyberattack`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Loans to care providers - cyberattack	`LoansToProvidersCyberattack`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments of care provider loans - cyberattack	`RepaymentsOfLoansToCareProvidersCyberattack`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments of care provider loans - cyberattack	`RepaymentsOfLoansToCareProvidersCyberattack`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments of care provider loans - cyberattack	`RepaymentsOfLoansToCareProvidersCyberattack`	$3.19B	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments of care provider loans - cyberattack	`RepaymentsOfLoansToCareProvidersCyberattack`	$3.19B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$1.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$1.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$721.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$721.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash flows used for investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-19.41B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash flows used for investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-19.41B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash flows used for investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-14.39B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash flows used for investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-14.39B	USD	3 Qtrs
Common share repurchases	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$4.03B	USD	3 Qtrs
Common share repurchases	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$4.03B	USD	3 Qtrs
Common share repurchases	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$6.50B	USD	3 Qtrs
Common share repurchases	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$6.50B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$1.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$1.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$1.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$1.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$5.02B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$5.02B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$1.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$1.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$5.60B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$5.60B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from common stock issuances	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock`	$1.61B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from common stock issuances	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock`	$1.61B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from common stock issuances	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock`	$1.04B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from common stock issuances	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock`	$1.04B	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$2.50B	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$2.50B	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$2.12B	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$2.12B	USD	3 Qtrs
(Repayments of) proceeds from short-term borrowings, net	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper`	$-191.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
(Repayments of) proceeds from short-term borrowings, net	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper`	$-191.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
(Repayments of) proceeds from short-term borrowings, net	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper`	$1.58B	USD	3 Qtrs
(Repayments of) proceeds from short-term borrowings, net	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper`	$1.58B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$6.39B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$6.39B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$17.81B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$17.81B	USD	3 Qtrs
Customer funds administered	`IncreaseDecreaseInDeposits`	$-1.06B	USD	3 Qtrs
Customer funds administered	`IncreaseDecreaseInDeposits`	$-1.06B	USD	3 Qtrs
Customer funds administered	`IncreaseDecreaseInDeposits`	$2.04B	USD	3 Qtrs
Customer funds administered	`IncreaseDecreaseInDeposits`	$2.04B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-1.21B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-1.21B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-1.77B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-1.77B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash flows from (used for) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-4.37B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash flows from (used for) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-4.37B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash flows from (used for) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$4.83B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash flows from (used for) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$4.83B	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$49.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$49.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-30.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-30.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase in cash and cash equivalents, including cash within businesses held for sale	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$7.23B	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase in cash and cash equivalents, including cash within businesses held for sale	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$7.23B	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase in cash and cash equivalents, including cash within businesses held for sale	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$15.55B	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase in cash and cash equivalents, including cash within businesses held for sale	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$15.55B	USD	3 Qtrs
Less: cash within businesses held for sale	`CashWithinBusinessesHeldForSale`	$-254.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Less: cash within businesses held for sale	`CashWithinBusinessesHeldForSale`	$-254.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Less: cash within businesses held for sale	`CashWithinBusinessesHeldForSale`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Less: cash within businesses held for sale	`CashWithinBusinessesHeldForSale`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$6.97B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$6.97B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$15.55B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$15.55B	USD	3 Qtrs
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`	$25.43B	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`	$38.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$38.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$32.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$32.40B	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`	$25.43B	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`	$38.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$38.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$32.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$32.40B	USD	Point-in-time

Stockholders Equity 126 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$94.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$94.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$99.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$99.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$87.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$87.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$94.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$94.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$89.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$89.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$81.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$81.45B	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`	923.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	923.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Net earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$16.93B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$16.93B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$8.86B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$8.86B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$6.05B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$6.05B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$5.84B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`NetIncomeLoss`	$5.84B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Earnings, Including Portion Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.99B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Earnings, Including Portion Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.99B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Earnings, Including Portion Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.32B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Earnings, Including Portion Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.32B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Earnings, Including Portion Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.21B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Earnings, Including Portion Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.21B	USD	1 Quarter
Net Earnings, Including Portion Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$17.33B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net Earnings, Including Portion Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$17.33B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$4.57B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$4.57B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-295.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-295.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$970.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$970.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.04B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.04B	USD	1 Quarter
Issuances of common stock, and related tax effects	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssues`	$1.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Issuances of common stock, and related tax effects	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssues`	$1.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Issuances of common stock, and related tax effects	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssues`	$963.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Issuances of common stock, and related tax effects	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssues`	$963.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Issuances of common stock, and related tax effects	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssues`	$395.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuances of common stock, and related tax effects	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssues`	$395.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuances of common stock, and related tax effects	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssues`	$842.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuances of common stock, and related tax effects	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssues`	$842.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$208.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$208.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$770.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share-based compensation	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$770.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share-based compensation	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$833.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share-based compensation	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$833.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share-based compensation	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$235.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Share-based compensation	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$235.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Common share repurchases	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$957.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Common share repurchases	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$957.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Common share repurchases	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$1.51B	USD	1 Quarter
Common share repurchases	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$1.51B	USD	1 Quarter
Common share repurchases	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$4.04B	USD	3 Qtrs
Common share repurchases	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$4.04B	USD	3 Qtrs
Common share repurchases	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$6.55B	USD	3 Qtrs
Common share repurchases	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$6.55B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash dividends paid on common shares	`DividendsCash`	$1.94B	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid on common shares	`DividendsCash`	$1.94B	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid on common shares	`DividendsCash`	$5.02B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash dividends paid on common shares	`DividendsCash`	$5.02B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash dividends paid on common shares	`DividendsCash`	$1.74B	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid on common shares	`DividendsCash`	$1.74B	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends paid on common shares	`DividendsCash`	$5.60B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash dividends paid on common shares	`DividendsCash`	$5.60B	USD	3 Qtrs
Redeemable noncontrolling interests fair value and other adjustments	`MinorityInterestChangeInRedemptionValue`	$-5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Redeemable noncontrolling interests fair value and other adjustments	`MinorityInterestChangeInRedemptionValue`	$-5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Redeemable noncontrolling interests fair value and other adjustments	`MinorityInterestChangeInRedemptionValue`	$-61.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Redeemable noncontrolling interests fair value and other adjustments	`MinorityInterestChangeInRedemptionValue`	$-61.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Redeemable noncontrolling interests fair value and other adjustments	`MinorityInterestChangeInRedemptionValue`	$-133.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Redeemable noncontrolling interests fair value and other adjustments	`MinorityInterestChangeInRedemptionValue`	$-133.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Redeemable noncontrolling interests fair value and other adjustments	`MinorityInterestChangeInRedemptionValue`	$-42.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Redeemable noncontrolling interests fair value and other adjustments	`MinorityInterestChangeInRedemptionValue`	$-42.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition and other adjustments of nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$28.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition and other adjustments of nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$28.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition and other adjustments of nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$1.34B	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisition and other adjustments of nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$1.34B	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisition and other adjustments of nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$42.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition and other adjustments of nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$42.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition and other adjustments of nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$-291.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisition and other adjustments of nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$-291.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distribution to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$136.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distribution to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$136.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distribution to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$490.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distribution to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$490.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distribution to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$154.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distribution to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$154.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distribution to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$348.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distribution to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$348.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$94.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$94.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$99.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$99.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$87.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$87.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$94.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$94.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$89.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$89.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$81.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$81.45B	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`	923.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	923.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$2.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$2.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$2.10	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$2.10	USD	Point-in-time
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
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$1.88	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$1.88	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$6.08	USD	3 Qtrs
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$6.08	USD	3 Qtrs
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$2.10	USD	1 Quarter
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$2.10	USD	1 Quarter
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$5.41	USD	3 Qtrs
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$5.41	USD	3 Qtrs

Comprehensive Income 112 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$9.46B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$9.46B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$17.47B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$17.47B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$6.04B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$6.04B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$6.26B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$6.26B	USD	1 Quarter
Gross unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities during the period	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$-893.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Gross unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities during the period	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$-893.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Gross unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities during the period	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$-684.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gross unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities during the period	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$-684.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gross unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities during the period	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$1.07B	USD	3 Qtrs
Gross unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities during the period	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$1.07B	USD	3 Qtrs
Gross unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities during the period	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$1.43B	USD	1 Quarter
Gross unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities during the period	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$1.43B	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodTax`	$-156.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodTax`	$-156.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodTax`	$-204.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodTax`	$-204.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodTax`	$328.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodTax`	$328.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodTax`	$243.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodTax`	$243.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total unrealized gains (losses), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$826.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total unrealized gains (losses), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$826.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total unrealized gains (losses), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-528.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total unrealized gains (losses), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-528.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total unrealized gains (losses), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-689.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total unrealized gains (losses), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-689.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total unrealized gains (losses), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$1.11B	USD	1 Quarter
Total unrealized gains (losses), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$1.11B	USD	1 Quarter
Gross reclassification adjustment for net realized (gains) losses included in net earnings	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesBeforeTax`	$349.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gross reclassification adjustment for net realized (gains) losses included in net earnings	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesBeforeTax`	$349.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gross reclassification adjustment for net realized (gains) losses included in net earnings	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesBeforeTax`	$27.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gross reclassification adjustment for net realized (gains) losses included in net earnings	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesBeforeTax`	$27.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gross reclassification adjustment for net realized (gains) losses included in net earnings	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesBeforeTax`	$-7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Gross reclassification adjustment for net realized (gains) losses included in net earnings	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesBeforeTax`	$-7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Gross reclassification adjustment for net realized (gains) losses included in net earnings	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesBeforeTax`	$291.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Gross reclassification adjustment for net realized (gains) losses included in net earnings	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesBeforeTax`	$291.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesTax`	$80.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesTax`	$80.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesTax`	$67.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesTax`	$67.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesTax`	$6.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesTax`	$6.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesTax`	$-2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesTax`	$-2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total reclassification adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesNetOfTax`	$-5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total reclassification adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesNetOfTax`	$-5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total reclassification adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesNetOfTax`	$224.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total reclassification adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesNetOfTax`	$224.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total reclassification adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesNetOfTax`	$269.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total reclassification adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesNetOfTax`	$269.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total reclassification adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesNetOfTax`	$21.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total reclassification adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesNetOfTax`	$21.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation gains (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$88.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation gains (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$88.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation gains (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-354.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation gains (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-354.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation gains (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$254.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation gains (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$254.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation gains (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-197.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation gains (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-197.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Reclassification adjustment for translation losses included in net earnings	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification adjustment for translation losses included in net earnings	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification adjustment for translation losses included in net earnings	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationNetOfTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Reclassification adjustment for translation losses included in net earnings	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationNetOfTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Reclassification adjustment for translation losses included in net earnings	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationNetOfTax`	$-4.21B	USD	3 Qtrs
Reclassification adjustment for translation losses included in net earnings	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationNetOfTax`	$-4.21B	USD	3 Qtrs
Reclassification adjustment for translation losses included in net earnings	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification adjustment for translation losses included in net earnings	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIRealizedUponSaleOrLiquidationNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Total foreign currency translation gains (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$88.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total foreign currency translation gains (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$88.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total foreign currency translation gains (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$4.02B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total foreign currency translation gains (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$4.02B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total foreign currency translation gains (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-354.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total foreign currency translation gains (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-354.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total foreign currency translation gains (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$254.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total foreign currency translation gains (losses)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$254.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$4.57B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$4.57B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-295.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-295.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$970.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$970.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.04B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.04B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.00B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.00B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$17.17B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$17.17B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$14.03B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$14.03B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.23B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.23B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$203.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$203.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$543.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$543.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$197.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$197.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$596.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$596.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$16.63B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$16.63B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$4.80B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$4.80B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$13.44B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$13.44B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$7.03B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$7.03B	USD	1 Quarter

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