10-Q Filing

CENTENE CORP CIK: 1071739 Q2 2025

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0001071739-25-000150`
Period End Date	20250630
Filing Date	20250725
Fiscal Year	2025
Fiscal Period	Q2
XBRL Instance	cnc-20250630_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 186 Income Statement 184 Cash Flow Statement 162 Stockholders Equity 98 Comprehensive Income 76

Balance Sheet 186 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$14.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$14.51B	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`	$14.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$14.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$17.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$17.61B	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
Premium and trade receivables	`PremiumsAndOtherReceivablesNet`	$21.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Premium and trade receivables	`PremiumsAndOtherReceivablesNet`	$21.55B	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`	$19.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	10.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Premium and trade receivables	`PremiumsAndOtherReceivablesNet`	$19.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	10.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$2.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$2.62B	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`	$2.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$2.77B	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
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$1.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$1.56B	USD	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`	$1.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$1.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$40.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$38.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$38.00B	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`	$40.39B	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
Long-term investments	`LongTermInvestments`	$17.43B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term investments	`LongTermInvestments`	$18.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term investments	`LongTermInvestments`	$18.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term investments	`LongTermInvestments`	$17.43B	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted deposits	`OtherRestrictedAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	622.83M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	622.83M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	620.20M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	620.20M	shares	Point-in-time
Restricted deposits	`OtherRestrictedAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted deposits	`OtherRestrictedAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted deposits	`OtherRestrictedAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	491.13M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	491.13M	shares	Point-in-time
Property, software and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.12B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, software and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, software and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	495.91M	shares	Point-in-time
Property, software and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.12B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	495.91M	shares	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$17.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	124.29M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	124.29M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	131.71M	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`	131.71M	shares	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$5.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$5.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$5.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$5.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$593.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$593.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$82.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$86.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$86.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$82.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Medical claims liability	`LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense`	$18.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Medical claims liability	`LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense`	$18.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Medical claims liability	`LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense`	$18.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Medical claims liability	`LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense`	$18.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Medical claims liability	`LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense`	$18.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Medical claims liability	`LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense`	$20.12B	USD	Point-in-time
Medical claims liability	`LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense`	$18.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Medical claims liability	`LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense`	$20.12B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$13.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$13.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$13.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$13.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Return of premium payable	`ReturnofPremiumPayable`	$2.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Return of premium payable	`ReturnofPremiumPayable`	$2.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Return of premium payable	`ReturnofPremiumPayable`	$2.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Return of premium payable	`ReturnofPremiumPayable`	$2.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Unearned revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$661.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Unearned revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$661.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Unearned revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$682.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Unearned revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$682.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$110.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$25.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$25.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$110.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$34.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$34.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$36.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$36.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$17.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$17.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$18.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$18.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax liability	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$684.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax liability	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$651.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax liability	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$651.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax liability	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$684.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$2.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$2.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$3.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$3.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$58.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$55.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$55.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$58.89B	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`	$10.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$10.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$11.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$11.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 10,000 shares; no shares issued or outstanding at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 10,000 shares; no shares issued or outstanding at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 10,000 shares; no shares issued or outstanding at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 10,000 shares; no shares issued or outstanding at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 800,000 shares; 622,834 issued and 491,128 outstanding at June 30, 2025, and 620,195 issued and 495,907 outstanding at December 31, 2024	`CommonStockValue`	$1.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 800,000 shares; 622,834 issued and 491,128 outstanding at June 30, 2025, and 620,195 issued and 495,907 outstanding at December 31, 2024	`CommonStockValue`	$1.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 800,000 shares; 622,834 issued and 491,128 outstanding at June 30, 2025, and 620,195 issued and 495,907 outstanding at December 31, 2024	`CommonStockValue`	$1.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 800,000 shares; 622,834 issued and 491,128 outstanding at June 30, 2025, and 620,195 issued and 495,907 outstanding at December 31, 2024	`CommonStockValue`	$1.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$20.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$20.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$20.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$20.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-504.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-504.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-231.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-231.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$15.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$15.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$16.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$16.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost (131,706 and 124,288 shares, respectively)	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$9.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost (131,706 and 124,288 shares, respectively)	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$9.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost (131,706 and 124,288 shares, respectively)	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$9.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost (131,706 and 124,288 shares, respectively)	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$9.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Centene stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$27.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Centene stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$27.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Centene stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$26.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Centene stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$26.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$86.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$86.00M	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`	$25.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$25.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$26.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$28.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$28.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$26.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and stockholders' equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$86.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and stockholders' equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$82.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and stockholders' equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$82.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and stockholders' equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$86.39B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 184 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Premium and service revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$84.96B	USD	2 Qtrs
Premium and service revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$84.96B	USD	2 Qtrs
Premium and service revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$35.97B	USD	1 Quarter
Premium and service revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$35.97B	USD	1 Quarter
Premium and service revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$42.47B	USD	1 Quarter
Premium and service revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$42.47B	USD	1 Quarter
Premium and service revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$72.31B	USD	2 Qtrs
Premium and service revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$72.31B	USD	2 Qtrs
Premium tax	`PremiumTaxRevenue`	$10.41B	USD	2 Qtrs
Premium tax	`PremiumTaxRevenue`	$10.41B	USD	2 Qtrs
Premium tax	`PremiumTaxRevenue`	$6.28B	USD	1 Quarter
Premium tax	`PremiumTaxRevenue`	$6.28B	USD	1 Quarter
Premium tax	`PremiumTaxRevenue`	$7.93B	USD	2 Qtrs
Premium tax	`PremiumTaxRevenue`	$3.86B	USD	1 Quarter
Premium tax	`PremiumTaxRevenue`	$7.93B	USD	2 Qtrs
Premium tax	`PremiumTaxRevenue`	$3.86B	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$80.24B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$80.24B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$48.74B	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$48.74B	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$95.36B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$95.36B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$39.84B	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$39.84B	USD	1 Quarter
Medical costs	`PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet`	$61.70B	USD	2 Qtrs
Medical costs	`PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet`	$38.81B	USD	1 Quarter
Medical costs	`PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet`	$38.81B	USD	1 Quarter
Medical costs	`PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet`	$61.70B	USD	2 Qtrs
Medical costs	`PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet`	$30.77B	USD	1 Quarter
Medical costs	`PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet`	$75.31B	USD	2 Qtrs
Medical costs	`PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet`	$75.31B	USD	2 Qtrs
Medical costs	`PolicyholderBenefitsAndClaimsIncurredNet`	$30.77B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of services	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$1.34B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of services	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$1.34B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of services	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$680.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of services	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$680.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of services	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$641.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of services	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$641.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of services	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$1.35B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of services	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$1.35B	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$3.04B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$3.04B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$6.11B	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$6.11B	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$2.89B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$6.39B	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$2.89B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$6.39B	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation expense	`Depreciation`	$133.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation expense	`Depreciation`	$141.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation expense	`Depreciation`	$141.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation expense	`Depreciation`	$283.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation expense	`Depreciation`	$283.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation expense	`Depreciation`	$268.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation expense	`Depreciation`	$268.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation expense	`Depreciation`	$133.00M	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`	$346.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization of acquired intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$346.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization of acquired intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$173.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of acquired intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$346.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization of acquired intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$173.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of acquired intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$346.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Premium tax expense	`PremiumTaxExpense`	$8.12B	USD	2 Qtrs
Premium tax expense	`PremiumTaxExpense`	$6.35B	USD	1 Quarter
Premium tax expense	`PremiumTaxExpense`	$8.12B	USD	2 Qtrs
Premium tax expense	`PremiumTaxExpense`	$6.35B	USD	1 Quarter
Premium tax expense	`PremiumTaxExpense`	$10.56B	USD	2 Qtrs
Premium tax expense	`PremiumTaxExpense`	$3.96B	USD	1 Quarter
Premium tax expense	`PremiumTaxExpense`	$3.96B	USD	1 Quarter
Premium tax expense	`PremiumTaxExpense`	$10.56B	USD	2 Qtrs
Impairment	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$55.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$55.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$55.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Impairment	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$55.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Impairment	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$13.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Impairment	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$13.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Impairment	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$38.61B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$38.61B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$49.20B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$49.20B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$77.91B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$94.29B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$77.91B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$94.29B	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) from operations	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.08B	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) from operations	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$2.33B	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) from operations	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$2.33B	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) from operations	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.08B	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) from operations	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-458.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from operations	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-458.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from operations	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.23B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) from operations	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.23B	USD	1 Quarter
Investment and other income	`InvestmentIncomeNonoperating`	$753.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Investment and other income	`InvestmentIncomeNonoperating`	$371.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Investment and other income	`InvestmentIncomeNonoperating`	$371.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Investment and other income	`InvestmentIncomeNonoperating`	$753.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Investment and other income	`InvestmentIncomeNonoperating`	$463.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Investment and other income	`InvestmentIncomeNonoperating`	$1.01B	USD	2 Qtrs
Investment and other income	`InvestmentIncomeNonoperating`	$1.01B	USD	2 Qtrs
Investment and other income	`InvestmentIncomeNonoperating`	$463.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$170.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$170.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$176.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$176.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$354.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$354.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$340.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$340.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) before income tax	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.52B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) before income tax	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.52B	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) before income tax	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.99B	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) before income tax	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.99B	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) before income tax	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-257.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings (loss) before income tax	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.49B	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) before income tax	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.49B	USD	2 Qtrs
Earnings (loss) before income tax	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$-257.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$685.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$434.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$434.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$685.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$370.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$370.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.05B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$2.30B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$2.30B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-259.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-259.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.05B	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-5.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-5.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Centene Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$2.31B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Centene Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$2.31B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Centene Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.06B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Centene Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.06B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Centene Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-253.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Centene Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$-253.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Centene Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Centene Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-0.51	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$-0.51	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.16	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.16	USD	1 Quarter
Basic earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$4.34	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.14	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$4.34	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.14	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-0.51	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$-0.51	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.13	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.13	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.16	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$4.32	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$4.32	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.16	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	494.90M	shares	2 Qtrs
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	494.90M	shares	2 Qtrs
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	493.55M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	493.55M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	529.60M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	529.60M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	532.38M	shares	2 Qtrs
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	532.38M	shares	2 Qtrs
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	493.55M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	493.55M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	530.75M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	496.33M	shares	2 Qtrs
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	534.52M	shares	2 Qtrs
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	534.52M	shares	2 Qtrs
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	530.75M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	496.33M	shares	2 Qtrs

Cash Flow Statement 162 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$2.30B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$2.30B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$-259.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$-259.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.05B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings	`ProfitLoss`	$1.05B	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$614.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$614.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$629.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$629.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$132.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$132.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$94.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$94.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Impairment	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$13.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Impairment	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$13.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Impairment	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$55.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Impairment	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$55.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$55.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$55.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$40.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$40.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-116.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-116.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
(Gain) loss on divestitures, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$103.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
(Gain) loss on divestitures, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$103.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
(Gain) loss on divestitures, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$-10.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
(Gain) loss on divestitures, net	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$-10.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other adjustments, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-16.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other adjustments, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-16.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other adjustments, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$11.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other adjustments, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$11.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Premium and trade receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInPremiumsReceivable`	$1.80B	USD	2 Qtrs
Premium and trade receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInPremiumsReceivable`	$1.80B	USD	2 Qtrs
Premium and trade receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInPremiumsReceivable`	$1.06B	USD	2 Qtrs
Premium and trade receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInPremiumsReceivable`	$1.06B	USD	2 Qtrs
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$404.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$404.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$543.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$543.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Medical claims liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInHealthCareInsuranceLiabilities`	$1.81B	USD	2 Qtrs
Medical claims liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInHealthCareInsuranceLiabilities`	$1.81B	USD	2 Qtrs
Medical claims liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInHealthCareInsuranceLiabilities`	$173.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Medical claims liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInHealthCareInsuranceLiabilities`	$173.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Unearned revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability`	$21.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Unearned revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability`	$21.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Unearned revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability`	$-118.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Unearned revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability`	$-118.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$209.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$209.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-1.70B	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-1.70B	USD	2 Qtrs
Other long-term liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentLiabilities`	$1.84B	USD	2 Qtrs
Other long-term liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentLiabilities`	$1.84B	USD	2 Qtrs
Other long-term liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentLiabilities`	$1.86B	USD	2 Qtrs
Other long-term liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherNoncurrentLiabilities`	$1.86B	USD	2 Qtrs
Other operating activities, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Other operating activities, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Other operating activities, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$4.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other operating activities, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$4.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$3.29B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$3.29B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.72B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.72B	USD	2 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$343.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$343.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$337.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$337.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$3.43B	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$3.43B	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$3.59B	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchases of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$3.59B	USD	2 Qtrs
Sales and maturities of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$2.51B	USD	2 Qtrs
Sales and maturities of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$2.50B	USD	2 Qtrs
Sales and maturities of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$2.50B	USD	2 Qtrs
Sales and maturities of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$2.51B	USD	2 Qtrs
Divestiture proceeds, net of divested cash	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesNetOfCashDivested`	$959.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Divestiture proceeds, net of divested cash	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesNetOfCashDivested`	$959.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Divestiture proceeds, net of divested cash	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesNetOfCashDivested`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Divestiture proceeds, net of divested cash	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesNetOfCashDivested`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash (used in) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-1.43B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash (used in) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-1.43B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash (used in) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-315.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash (used in) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-315.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$350.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$750.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$750.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$350.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payments and repurchases of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$1.71B	USD	2 Qtrs
Payments and repurchases of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$1.71B	USD	2 Qtrs
Payments and repurchases of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$565.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payments and repurchases of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$565.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Common stock repurchases	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$473.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Common stock repurchases	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$473.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Common stock repurchases	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$954.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Common stock repurchases	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$954.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from common stock issuances	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock`	$18.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from common stock issuances	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock`	$18.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from common stock issuances	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock`	$25.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from common stock issuances	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock`	$25.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-12.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-12.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-4.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-4.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash (used in) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.42B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash (used in) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.42B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash (used in) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.15B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash (used in) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.15B	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$7.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$7.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$263.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$263.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$443.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$443.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$17.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$17.71B	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`	$17.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$14.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$14.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$14.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$14.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$17.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$17.71B	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`	$14.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$14.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$14.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$14.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Interest paid	`InterestPaidNet`	$352.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest paid	`InterestPaidNet`	$352.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest paid	`InterestPaidNet`	$320.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest paid	`InterestPaidNet`	$320.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income taxes paid, net	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$504.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income taxes paid, net	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$504.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income taxes paid, net	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$551.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income taxes paid, net	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$551.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$14.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$14.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$14.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$14.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$17.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$17.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash and cash equivalents, included in restricted deposits	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents`	$110.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash and cash equivalents, included in restricted deposits	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents`	$110.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash and cash equivalents, included in restricted deposits	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents`	$86.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash and cash equivalents, included in restricted deposits	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents`	$86.00M	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`	$17.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$14.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$17.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$14.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$14.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$14.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$17.71B	USD	Point-in-time

Stockholders Equity 98 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`	$33.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earning (loss), tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTax`	$33.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earning (loss), tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTax`	$50.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earning (loss), tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTax`	$50.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earning (loss), tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTax`	$-5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earning (loss), tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTax`	$-5.00M	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
Beginning balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	495.91M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	495.91M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	491.13M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	491.13M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning balance, Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	131.71M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning balance, Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	131.71M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning balance, Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	124.29M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning balance, Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	124.29M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$25.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$25.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$26.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$28.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$28.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$26.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Net earnings (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$-258.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$-258.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.31B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.16B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.16B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.31B	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$22.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$106.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$106.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$167.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$22.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$167.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-16.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$6.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$6.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-16.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$273.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$273.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Common stock issued for employee benefit plans	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$11.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock issued for employee benefit plans	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$10.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock issued for employee benefit plans	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$10.00M	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`	$9.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock issued for employee benefit plans	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$9.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock issued for employee benefit plans	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$11.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock repurchases	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$41.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock repurchases	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$41.00M	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`	$810.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock repurchases	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$407.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock repurchases	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$810.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock repurchases	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$407.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$35.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$62.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$35.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$62.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$59.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$70.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$70.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$59.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Divestiture of non-controlling interest	`NoncontrollingInterestDecreaseFromDeconsolidation`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Divestiture of non-controlling interest	`NoncontrollingInterestDecreaseFromDeconsolidation`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Ending balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	491.13M	shares	Point-in-time
Ending balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	491.13M	shares	Point-in-time
Ending balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	495.91M	shares	Point-in-time
Ending balance (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	495.91M	shares	Point-in-time
Ending balance, Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	124.29M	shares	Point-in-time
Ending balance, Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	124.29M	shares	Point-in-time
Ending balance, Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	131.71M	shares	Point-in-time
Ending balance, Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	131.71M	shares	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$25.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$28.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$28.01B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$26.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$26.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$27.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$25.94B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 76 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$2.30B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$2.30B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-259.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-259.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.05B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net earnings (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.05B	USD	2 Qtrs
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$136.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$136.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$352.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$352.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$-107.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$-26.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$-107.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$-26.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments, tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodTax`	$-21.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments, tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodTax`	$32.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments, tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodTax`	$32.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments, tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodTax`	$-21.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments, tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodTax`	$-6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments, tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodTax`	$82.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments, tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodTax`	$-6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments, tax effect	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodTax`	$82.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-86.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-86.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$104.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$104.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$270.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$270.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Reclassification adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesNetOfTax`	$-92.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Reclassification adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesNetOfTax`	$-92.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Reclassification adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesNetOfTax`	$-3.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Reclassification adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesNetOfTax`	$-3.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Reclassification adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesNetOfTax`	$-4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesNetOfTax`	$-2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesNetOfTax`	$-4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification adjustment, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIForSaleOfSecuritiesNetOfTax`	$-2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$22.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$106.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$106.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$167.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$167.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$22.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-16.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-16.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$273.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$273.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$6.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$6.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.13B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.33B	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.33B	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.13B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-153.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.31B	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.31B	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-153.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-5.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-5.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Centene Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.33B	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Centene Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.13B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Centene Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.13B	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Centene Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-147.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Centene Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-147.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Centene Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$2.31B	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Centene Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$2.31B	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Centene Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.33B	USD	2 Qtrs

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