10-Q Filing

CENTENE CORP CIK: 1071739 Q1 2024

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0001071739-24-000097`
Period End Date	20240331
Filing Date	20240426
Fiscal Year	2024
Fiscal Period	Q1
XBRL Instance	cnc-20240331_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 182 Income Statement 92 Cash Flow Statement 158 Stockholders Equity 64 Comprehensive Income 40

Balance Sheet 182 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$17.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$17.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$17.59B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$17.59B	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.00	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.00	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$15.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$15.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.00	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.00	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	10.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	10.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Premium and trade receivables	`PremiumsAndOtherReceivablesNet`	$15.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Premium and trade receivables	`PremiumsAndOtherReceivablesNet`	$15.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	10.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Premium and trade receivables	`PremiumsAndOtherReceivablesNet`	$16.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	10.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Premium and trade receivables	`PremiumsAndOtherReceivablesNet`	$16.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$2.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$2.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$2.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$2.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$1.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$5.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$5.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$1.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$40.76B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.00	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.00	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.00	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.00	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$38.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$38.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$40.76B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term investments	`LongTermInvestments`	$16.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term investments	`LongTermInvestments`	$16.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term investments	`LongTermInvestments`	$16.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term investments	`LongTermInvestments`	$16.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	800.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	800.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	800.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	800.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Restricted deposits	`OtherRestrictedAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted deposits	`OtherRestrictedAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.38B	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted deposits	`OtherRestrictedAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.38B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	619.17M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	619.17M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	615.29M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	615.29M	shares	Point-in-time
Restricted deposits	`OtherRestrictedAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, software and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$1.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, software and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$1.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, software and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	536.38M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	536.38M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	534.48M	shares	Point-in-time
Property, software and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	534.48M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	82.79M	shares	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$17.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$17.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$17.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	82.79M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	80.81M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	80.81M	shares	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$17.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$5.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$5.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$6.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$6.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$823.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$823.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$535.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$535.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$84.64B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$82.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$82.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$84.64B	USD	Point-in-time
Medical claims liability	`LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense`	$18.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Medical claims liability	`LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense`	$18.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Medical claims liability	`LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense`	$16.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Medical claims liability	`LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense`	$16.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Medical claims liability	`LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense`	$18.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Medical claims liability	`LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense`	$18.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Medical claims liability	`LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense`	$17.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Medical claims liability	`LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense`	$17.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$16.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$16.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$12.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$12.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Return of premium payable	`ReturnofPremiumPayable`	$1.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Return of premium payable	`ReturnofPremiumPayable`	$1.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Return of premium payable	`ReturnofPremiumPayable`	$1.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Return of premium payable	`ReturnofPremiumPayable`	$1.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Unearned revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$715.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Unearned revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$715.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Unearned revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$681.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Unearned revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$681.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$119.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$113.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$113.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$119.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$36.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$36.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$32.78B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$32.78B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$17.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$17.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$17.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$17.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax liability	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$734.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax liability	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$734.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax liability	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$641.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax liability	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$641.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$4.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$3.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$4.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$3.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$55.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$55.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$58.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$58.69B	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$16.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$19.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$19.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$16.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 10,000 shares; no shares issued or outstanding at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 10,000 shares; no shares issued or outstanding at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 10,000 shares; no shares issued or outstanding at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 10,000 shares; no shares issued or outstanding at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 800,000 shares; 619,173 issued and 536,383 outstanding at March 31, 2024, and 615,291 issued and 534,484 outstanding at December 31, 2023	`CommonStockValue`	$1.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 800,000 shares; 619,173 issued and 536,383 outstanding at March 31, 2024, and 615,291 issued and 534,484 outstanding at December 31, 2023	`CommonStockValue`	$1.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 800,000 shares; 619,173 issued and 536,383 outstanding at March 31, 2024, and 615,291 issued and 534,484 outstanding at December 31, 2023	`CommonStockValue`	$1.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 800,000 shares; 619,173 issued and 536,383 outstanding at March 31, 2024, and 615,291 issued and 534,484 outstanding at December 31, 2023	`CommonStockValue`	$1.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$20.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$20.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$20.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$20.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-630.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-652.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-652.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-630.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$13.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$13.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$12.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$12.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost (82,790 and 80,807 shares, respectively)	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$5.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost (82,790 and 80,807 shares, respectively)	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$5.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost (82,790 and 80,807 shares, respectively)	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$6.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost (82,790 and 80,807 shares, respectively)	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$6.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Centene stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$25.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Centene stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$25.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Centene stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$26.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Centene stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$26.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$97.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$97.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$90.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$90.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$25.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$25.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$25.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$24.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$24.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$25.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and stockholders' equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$82.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and stockholders' equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$84.64B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and stockholders' equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$82.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and stockholders' equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$84.64B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 92 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Premium and service revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$34.95B	USD	1 Quarter
Premium and service revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$34.95B	USD	1 Quarter
Premium and service revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$36.34B	USD	1 Quarter
Premium and service revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$36.34B	USD	1 Quarter
Premium tax	`PremiumTaxRevenue`	$4.07B	USD	1 Quarter
Premium tax	`PremiumTaxRevenue`	$4.07B	USD	1 Quarter
Premium tax	`PremiumTaxRevenue`	$3.94B	USD	1 Quarter
Premium tax	`PremiumTaxRevenue`	$3.94B	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$38.89B	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$38.89B	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$40.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$40.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Medical costs	`PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredHealthCare`	$29.43B	USD	1 Quarter
Medical costs	`PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredHealthCare`	$29.43B	USD	1 Quarter
Medical costs	`PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredHealthCare`	$30.93B	USD	1 Quarter
Medical costs	`PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredHealthCare`	$30.93B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of services	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$870.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of services	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$669.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of services	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$669.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of services	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$870.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$3.22B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$3.22B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$3.01B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$3.01B	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation expense	`Depreciation`	$142.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation expense	`Depreciation`	$142.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation expense	`Depreciation`	$135.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation expense	`Depreciation`	$135.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of acquired intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$173.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of acquired intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$173.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of acquired intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$183.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of acquired intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$183.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Premium tax expense	`PremiumTaxExpense`	$4.01B	USD	1 Quarter
Premium tax expense	`PremiumTaxExpense`	$4.16B	USD	1 Quarter
Premium tax expense	`PremiumTaxExpense`	$4.01B	USD	1 Quarter
Premium tax expense	`PremiumTaxExpense`	$4.16B	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$13.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$13.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$39.30B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$37.67B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$37.67B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$39.30B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings from operations	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.11B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings from operations	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.11B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings from operations	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.22B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings from operations	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.22B	USD	1 Quarter
Investment and other income	`InvestmentIncomeNonoperating`	$353.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Investment and other income	`InvestmentIncomeNonoperating`	$353.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Investment and other income	`InvestmentIncomeNonoperating`	$545.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Investment and other income	`InvestmentIncomeNonoperating`	$545.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$180.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$180.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$178.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$178.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings before income tax	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.39B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings before income tax	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.39B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings before income tax	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.47B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings before income tax	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.47B	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$315.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$315.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$261.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$261.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.13B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.13B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.16B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.16B	USD	1 Quarter
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to Centene Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.13B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to Centene Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.13B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to Centene Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.16B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings attributable to Centene Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.16B	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.17	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.17	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.05	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.05	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.04	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.04	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.16	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.16	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	535.11M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	535.11M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	550.78M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	550.78M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	538.06M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	538.06M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	553.85M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	553.85M	shares	1 Quarter

Cash Flow Statement 158 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.13B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.13B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.16B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.16B	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$325.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$325.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$308.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$308.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$61.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$61.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$70.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$70.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$13.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$13.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$104.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$104.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-159.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-159.00M	USD	1 Quarter
(Gain) loss on divestitures, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$98.00M	USD	1 Quarter
(Gain) loss on divestitures, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$98.00M	USD	1 Quarter
(Gain) loss on divestitures, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$79.00M	USD	1 Quarter
(Gain) loss on divestitures, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$79.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other adjustments, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other adjustments, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other adjustments, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other adjustments, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Premium and trade receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInPremiumsReceivable`	$1.94B	USD	1 Quarter
Premium and trade receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInPremiumsReceivable`	$1.94B	USD	1 Quarter
Premium and trade receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInPremiumsReceivable`	$1.21B	USD	1 Quarter
Premium and trade receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInPremiumsReceivable`	$1.21B	USD	1 Quarter
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$315.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$315.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$474.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$474.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Medical claims liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInHealthCareInsuranceLiabilities`	$108.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Medical claims liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInHealthCareInsuranceLiabilities`	$108.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Medical claims liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInHealthCareInsuranceLiabilities`	$759.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Medical claims liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInHealthCareInsuranceLiabilities`	$759.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Unearned revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability`	$1.92B	USD	1 Quarter
Unearned revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability`	$1.92B	USD	1 Quarter
Unearned revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability`	$-34.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Unearned revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability`	$-34.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-1.41B	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$1.55B	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$1.55B	USD	1 Quarter
Other long-term liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentLiabilities`	$970.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other long-term liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentLiabilities`	$970.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other long-term liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentLiabilities`	$1.01B	USD	1 Quarter
Other long-term liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentLiabilities`	$1.01B	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating activities, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$21.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating activities, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$21.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating activities, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating activities, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$-456.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$-456.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$4.27B	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$4.27B	USD	1 Quarter
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$225.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$225.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$151.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$151.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$1.62B	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$1.62B	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$1.32B	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$1.32B	USD	1 Quarter
Sales and maturities of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$1.44B	USD	1 Quarter
Sales and maturities of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$1.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Sales and maturities of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$1.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Sales and maturities of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$1.44B	USD	1 Quarter
Divestiture proceeds, net of divested cash	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesNetOfCashDivested`	$443.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Divestiture proceeds, net of divested cash	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesNetOfCashDivested`	$443.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Divestiture proceeds, net of divested cash	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesNetOfCashDivested`	$879.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Divestiture proceeds, net of divested cash	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesNetOfCashDivested`	$879.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-253.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-253.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$852.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$852.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$350.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$350.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$287.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$287.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments and repurchases of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$187.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments and repurchases of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$187.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments and repurchases of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Payments and repurchases of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock repurchases	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$151.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock repurchases	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$151.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock repurchases	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$423.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock repurchases	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$423.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from common stock issuances	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock`	$14.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from common stock issuances	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock`	$14.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from common stock issuances	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock`	$12.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from common stock issuances	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock`	$12.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchase of noncontrolling interest	`PaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	$58.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchase of noncontrolling interest	`PaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	$58.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchase of noncontrolling interest	`PaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Purchase of noncontrolling interest	`PaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-183.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-183.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$3.83B	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$3.83B	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$425.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$425.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$17.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$17.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$12.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$12.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$17.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$16.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$17.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$16.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$17.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$17.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$12.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$12.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$16.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$17.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$17.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$16.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Interest paid	`InterestPaidNet`	$155.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest paid	`InterestPaidNet`	$155.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest paid	`InterestPaidNet`	$144.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest paid	`InterestPaidNet`	$144.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income taxes paid	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$11.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income taxes paid	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$11.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income taxes paid	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$13.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income taxes paid	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$13.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$17.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$17.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$17.59B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$17.59B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$15.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$15.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash and cash equivalents, included in restricted deposits	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents`	$312.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash and cash equivalents, included in restricted deposits	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents`	$312.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash and cash equivalents, included in restricted deposits	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents`	$292.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash and cash equivalents, included in restricted deposits	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents`	$292.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$12.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$12.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$16.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$17.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$17.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$17.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$16.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$17.45B	USD	Point-in-time

Stockholders Equity 64 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.00	USD	Point-in-time
Par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.00	USD	Point-in-time
Par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.00	USD	Point-in-time
Par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.00	USD	Point-in-time
Other comprehensive earning (loss), tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTax`	$61.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earning (loss), tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTax`	$61.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earning (loss), tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTax`	$-12.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earning (loss), tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTax`	$-12.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	536.38M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	536.38M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	534.48M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	534.48M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	80.81M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	80.81M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	82.79M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	82.79M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$24.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$24.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$25.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$25.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$25.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$25.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Net earnings (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.16B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.13B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.13B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.16B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$22.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$22.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$217.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$217.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock issued for employee benefit plans	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$14.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock issued for employee benefit plans	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$14.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock issued for employee benefit plans	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$12.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock issued for employee benefit plans	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$12.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock repurchases	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$151.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock repurchases	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$151.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock repurchases	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$423.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock repurchases	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$423.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$61.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$61.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$70.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$70.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Divestiture of noncontrolling interest	`NoncontrollingInterestDecreaseFromDeconsolidation`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Divestiture of noncontrolling interest	`NoncontrollingInterestDecreaseFromDeconsolidation`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromRedemptions`	$12.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromRedemptions`	$12.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	536.38M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	536.38M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	534.48M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	534.48M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	82.79M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	82.79M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	80.81M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	80.81M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$24.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$24.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$25.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$25.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$25.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$25.94B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 40 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.13B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.13B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.16B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.16B	USD	1 Quarter
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$253.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$253.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$-81.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$-81.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments, tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodTax`	$-15.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments, tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodTax`	$-15.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments, tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodTax`	$61.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments, tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodTax`	$61.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-66.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$192.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$192.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-66.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesNetOfTax`	$-88.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesNetOfTax`	$-88.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesNetOfTax`	$-2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesNetOfTax`	$-2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$217.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$217.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$22.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$22.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.35B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.35B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.18B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.18B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings attributable to Centene Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.35B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings attributable to Centene Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.19B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings attributable to Centene Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.19B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings attributable to Centene Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.35B	USD	1 Quarter

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