Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain] Redemption period, option one Debt Instrument, Redemption Period, Option One [Member] Debt Instrument, Redemption Period, Option One [Member] Redemption period, option two Debt Instrument, Redemption Period, Option Two [Member] Debt Instrument, Redemption Period, Option Two [Member] August 19, 2018 Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period One [Member] August 19, 2024 Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Two [Member] August 19, 2029 Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Three [Member] August 19, 2034 Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Four [Member] August 19, 2039 Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Five [Member] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Senior Notes Senior Notes [Member] Convertible Debt Convertible Debt [Member] Extinguishment of Debt [Axis] Extinguishment of Debt [Axis] Extinguishment of Debt, Type [Domain] Extinguishment of Debt, Type [Domain] Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Axis] Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Axis] Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Domain] Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Domain] Property Subject to Operating Lease Property Subject to Operating Lease [Member] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] 6th & Pine Development, LLC 6th & Pine Development, LLC [Member] 6th & Pine Development, LLC [Member] Sale Leaseback Transaction, Description [Axis] Sale Leaseback Transaction, Description [Axis] Sale Leaseback Transaction, Name [Domain] Sale Leaseback Transaction, Name [Domain] June 2013 Transactions June 2013 Transactions [Member] June 2013 Transactions February 2013 Transactions February 2013 Transactions [Member] February 2013 Transactions Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Construction projects Construction in Progress [Member] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] 1.625% Notes Convertible Senior Notes Due 2044 [Member] Convertible Senior Notes Due 2044 [Member] 1.125% Notes Cash Convertible Senior Notes due 2020 [Member] Cash Convertible Senior Notes due 2020 [Member] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Convertible Debt [Abstract] Convertible Debt [Abstract] Face amount of debts Debt Instrument, Face Amount Percentage of contractual interest rate on Notes Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Initial conversation rate on Notes Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio Conversion price per share of common stock Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price Debt convertible threshold trading days Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Trading Days Debt convertible threshold consecutive trading days Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days Debt convertible threshold percentage of stock price trigger Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Percentage of Stock Price Trigger Debt convertible maximum threshold percentage of stock price Debt Instrument, Convertible, Maximum Threshold Percentage of Stock Price Trigger Debt Instrument, Convertible, Maximum Threshold Percentage of Stock Price Trigger Current portion of long-term debt to be converted within 12 months Convertible Debt, Current Senior note effective interest rate (in percent) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage Senior notes amortization period Debt Instrument, Convertible, Remaining Discount Amortization Period Convertible debt, if-converted value in excess of principal Debt Instrument, Convertible, If-converted Value in Excess of Principal Extinguishment of Debt Disclosures [Abstract] Extinguishment of Debt Disclosures [Abstract] Frequency of periodic payment on Senior Notes Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment Date of first required payment Debt Instrument, Date of First Required Payment Additional interest payable for any semiannual interest period with 1.625% Notes outstanding less than $100 million Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Increase, Contingent on Principal Amount Outstanding Additional interest rate per year to be payable for any semiannual interest period for which principal amount outstanding on Notes is less than the required amount Minimum 1.625% Notes outstanding balance threshold for additional interest payable Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Increase, Minimum Principal Amount Outstanding Threshold Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Increase, Minimum Principal Amount Outstanding Threshold Senior Notes [Abstract] Senior Notes [Abstract] Redemption period start date Debt Instrument, Redemption Period, Start Date Redemption period end date Debt Instrument, Redemption Period, End Date Redemption price of the principal amount (in percent) Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage Term of debt instrument Debt Instrument, Term Debt discount amortization period Debt Instrument, Convertible, Discount Amortization Period Debt Instrument, Convertible, Discount Amortization Period Convertible debt carrying amount of equity component Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component Sale Leaseback Transaction, Net Book Value [Abstract] Sale Leaseback Transaction, Net Book Value [Abstract] Sale leaseback transaction term of lease Sale Leaseback Transaction, Term of Lease Sale Leaseback Transaction, Term of Lease Annual rental payments increase, percentage Sale Leaseback Transaction, Annual Rental Payments Increase Percentage Sale Leaseback Transaction, Annual Rental Payments Increase Percentage Interest expense Interest Expense Number of office buildings leased Number of Property Leased Number of Property Leased Property, equipment, and capitalized software, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Lease financing obligations Lease Financing Obligations Lease Financing Obligations Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Entities [Table] Entities [Table] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Parent Company Parent Company [Member] Entity Information [Line Items] Entity Information [Line Items] Net assets of subsidiaries subject to restrictions Amount of Restricted Net Assets for Consolidated and Unconsolidated Subsidiaries Restricted cash and investments Restricted Cash and Investments, Current Aggregate statutory capital and surplus Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Capital and Surplus, Balance Required minimum statutory capital surplus Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Capital and Surplus Required Accounting Policies [Abstract] Schedule Of Premium Revenue By Health Plan Type Schedule of Premium Revenue by Health Plan Type [Table] Schedule of premium revenue by health plan type. Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum Minimum [Member] Maximum Maximum [Member] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Domain] Geographical [Domain] California, Illinois, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin California, Illinois, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin [Member] California, Illinois, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin [Member] Schedule of Premium Revenue by Health Plan Type [Line Items] Schedule of Premium Revenue by Health Plan Type [Line Items] Schedule of premium revenue by health plan type. Percentage Of Additional Incremental Revenue Earned Percentage Of Additional Incremental Revenue Earned Percentage of additional incremental revenue earned. Maximum available quality incentive premium - current period Maximum Available Quality Incentive Premium Current Year Maximum available quality incentive premium current year. Amount of quality incentive premium revenue recognized in current period: Earned current period Amount Of Current Year Quality Incentive Premium Revenue Recognized Amount of current year quality incentive premium revenue recognized. Amount of quality incentive premium revenue recognized in current period: Earned prior periods Amount Of Quality Incentive Premium Revenue Recognized From Prior Year Amount of quality incentive premium revenue recognized from prior year. Total amount of quality incentive premium revenue recognized in current period: Quality Incentive Premium Revenue Recognized Quality incentive premium revenue recognized. Total premium revenue recognized for state health plans with quality incentive premiums Health Care Organization, Premium Revenue Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block] Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] Restricted Investments Restricted Investments Disclosure [Text Block] Restricted investments. Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table] Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table] Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] Health Plans Health Plans [Member] Health plans. Medicaid Solutions Segment Medicaid Solutions Segment [Member] Molina Medicaid solutions segment. California CALIFORNIA Florida FLORIDA Illinois ILLINOIS Michigan MICHIGAN New Mexico NEW MEXICO Ohio OHIO Puerto Rico PUERTO RICO South Carolina SOUTH CAROLINA Texas TEXAS Utah UTAH Washington WASHINGTON Direct delivery and other Other Health Plan [Member] Other health plan. Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items] Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items] Restricted investments by health plan Restricted Investments, Noncurrent Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Summary of denominators for the computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Variable Interest Entities [Abstract] Variable Interest Entities [Abstract] Schedule of Variable Interest Entities Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table] Variable Interest Entities [Axis] Variable Interest Entities [Axis] Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain] Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain] Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] Total carrying amount of assets Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets Total amount of liabilities Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Liabilities Business Combinations [Abstract] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] First Coast Advantage, LLC First Coast Advantage, LLC [Member] First Coast Advantage, LLC [Member] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Number of members added Number of Members Added Number of Members Added Final purchase price of business acquisition Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Gross payments to acquire businesses Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Contract [Domain] Derivative Contract [Domain] Gain on 1.125% Call Option Call Option, Derivative Asset [Member] Call Option, Derivative Asset [Member] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Employee Stock Option Employee Stock Option [Member] Restricted shares Restricted Stock [Member] 1.125% Warrants Warrant [Member] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Shares outstanding at the beginning of the period Shares, Outstanding Weighted-average number of shares: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract] Issued, share-based compensation Weighted Average Number of Shares Issued Weighted Average Number of Shares Issued Denominator for basic net income per share Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Effect of dilutive securities: Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Share-based compensation Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Convertible senior notes Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Conversion of Debt Securities 1.125% Warrants Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Call Options and Warrants Denominator for diluted net income per share Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Potentially dilutive common shares excluded from calculations Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Percentage of contractual interest rate on Call Option Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate Document and Entity Information [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Document Type Document Type Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Income Statement [Abstract] Revenue: Revenues [Abstract] Premium revenue Service revenue Technology Services Revenue Premium tax revenue Health Care Organization, Premium Tax Revenue Health Care Organization, Premium Tax Revenue Health insurer fee revenue Health Care Organization, Insurer Fee Revenue Health Care Organization, Insurer Fee Revenue Investment income Interest and Dividend Income, Operating Other revenue Health Care Organization, Other Revenue Total revenue Revenues Operating expenses: Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Medical care costs Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Net, Health Cost of service revenue Technology Services Costs General and administrative expenses General and Administrative Expense Premium tax expenses Premium Tax Expenses An assessment levied by a state government on the net premium income collected. Health insurer fee expenses Health Care Organization, Insurer Fee Expense Health Care Organization, Insurer Fee Expense Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Total operating expenses Costs and Expenses Operating income Operating Income (Loss) Other expenses, net: Other Expenses [Abstract] Other income, net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Total other expenses, net Nonoperating Income (Expense) Income from continuing operations before income tax expense Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income tax expense Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Net income Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Basic net income (loss) per share: Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Continuing operations (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share Discontinued operations (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Basic net income per share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted net income (loss) per share: Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Continuing operations (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Discontinued operations (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract] Medical Claims and Benefits Payable Medical Claims And Benefits Payable [Text Block] Medical claims and benefits payable. Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Statement Statement [Table] Loss on 1.125% Conversion Option Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net income Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Deferred income taxes Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes Share-based compensation Share-based Compensation Amortization of convertible senior notes and lease financing obligations Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium) and Sale Leaseback Financing Obligation Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium) and Sale Leaseback Financing Obligation Other, net Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Receivables Increase (Decrease) in Receivables Prepaid expenses and other assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Medical claims and benefits payable Increase (Decrease) in Health Care Insurance Liabilities Amounts due government agencies Increase (Decrease) in Medical Premium Liability Due to Agency Increase (Decrease) in Medical Premium Liability Due to Agency Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Deferred revenue Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue Income taxes Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Purchases of investments Payments to Acquire Marketable Securities Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Marketable Securities Purchases of property, equipment and capitalized software Payments to Acquire Software Increase in restricted investments Increase (Decrease) of Restricted Investments Net cash paid in business combinations Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Other, net Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Contingent consideration liabilities settled Payments to Acquire Business Two, Net of Cash Acquired Proceeds from employee stock plans Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options Other, net Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Supplemental cash flow information: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities: Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Increase in non-cash lease financing obligation – related party Construction in Progress Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Common stock used for share-based compensation Stock Issued Details of change in fair value of derivatives, net: Details of change in fair value of derivatives [Abstract] Details of change in fair value of derivatives Change in fair value of derivatives, net Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net Details of business combinations: Business Combination, Description [Abstract] Fair value of assets acquired Fair Value of Assets Acquired Payable to seller Supplemental Deferred Purchase Price Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Investments Marketable Securities, Current Receivables Receivables, Net, Current Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current Prepaid expenses and other current assets Other Assets, Current Derivative asset Derivative Asset, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Deferred contract costs Costs in Excess of Billings, Noncurrent Intangible assets, net Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Goodwill Goodwill Restricted investments Derivative asset Derivative Asset, Noncurrent Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total Assets Assets Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Medical claims and benefits payable Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense Amounts due government agencies Medical Premium Liability Due to Agency Medical Premium Liability Due to Agency Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current Deferred revenue Deferred Revenue, Current Income taxes payable Accrued Income Taxes, Current Current portion of long-term debt Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Derivative liability Derivative Liability, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Convertible senior notes Convertible Notes Payable, Noncurrent Lease financing obligations Lease Financing Obligations, Noncurrent Lease Financing Obligations, Noncurrent Lease financing obligations – related party Due to Related Parties, Noncurrent Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Derivative liability Derivative Liability, Noncurrent Other long-term liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Stockholders’ equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Common stock, $0.001 par value; 150,000 shares authorized; outstanding: 49,908 shares at March 31, 2015 and 49,727 shares at December 31, 2014 Common Stock, Value, Outstanding Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 20,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Total stockholders’ equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Summary of restricted investments by health plan Schedule of Balances of Restricted Investments by Health Plan [Table Text Block] Schedule of balances of restricted investments by health plan. Contractual maturities of our held-to-maturity restricted investments Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date Held To Maturity Restricted Investments [Table Text Block] Investments classified by contractual maturities of our held-to-maturity restricted investments. Receivables [Abstract] Receivables Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block] Insurance Claims [Roll Forward] Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Roll Forward] Medical claims and benefits payable, beginning balance Components of medical care costs related to: Components Of Medical Care Costs [Abstract] Components of medical care costs. Current period Current Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense Prior periods Prior Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense Total medical care costs Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims Change in non-risk provider payables Medical Claims and Benefits Payable, Adjustments, Change in Provider Medical Claims and Benefits Payable, Adjustments, Change in Provider Payments for medical care costs related to: Payments For Medical Care Costs [Abstract] Payments for medical care costs. Current period Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Current Year Prior periods Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Prior Years Total paid Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid Medical claims and benefits payable, ending balance Benefit from prior period as a percentage of: Benefit From Prior Years As Percentage [Abstract] Benefit from prior years as percentage. Balance at beginning of period Policy Holder Benefits Prior Percentage Policy holder benefits prior percentage. Premium revenue, trailing twelve months Policy Holder Premium Revenue Prior Year Percentage Policy holder premium revenue prior year percentage. Medical care costs, trailing twelve months Policy Holder Medical Care Cost Prior Year Percentage Policy holder medical care cost prior year percentage. Prior period adjustment expense related to programs with medical cost floor or corridor provisions Health Care Organization, Prior Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Medical Provision Expense Health Care Organization, Prior Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Medical Provision Expense Segment Reporting [Abstract] Number of reportable segments Number of Reportable Segments Schedule of maturities of long-term debt Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block] Long term debt Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Debt instruments interest cost recognized Schedule Of Debt Instruments Interest Cost Recognized [Table Text Block] Schedule of debt instruments interest cost recognized. Interest cost recognized for the period relating to the: Interest Costs Incurred [Abstract] Contractual interest coupon rate Interest Expense, Debt, Excluding Amortization Amortization of the discount Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium) Total interest cost recognized Interest Expense, Debt Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other comprehensive income: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Unrealized investment gain Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, before Tax Effect of income taxes Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax Other comprehensive income, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Share-Based Compensation Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Summary of Accounts Receivable Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block] Quality incentive premium revenue recognized Quality Incentive Premium Revenue Recognized [Table Text Block] Quality incentive premium revenue recognized. Debt Long-term Debt [Text Block] Operating segment information Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Subtotal - current investments Short-term Investments [Member] Corporate debt securities Corporate Debt Securities [Member] Municipal securities Municipal Securities [Member] Municipal securities. GSEs US Government-sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities [Member] U.S. treasury notes US Treasury Notes Securities [Member] Certificates of deposit Certificates of Deposit [Member] Asset-backed securities Asset-backed Securities [Member] Auction rate securities Auction Rate Securities [Member] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] Amortized Cost Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis Gross Unrealized Gains Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax Gross Unrealized Losses Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax Estimated Fair Value Available-for-sale Securities Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Measurement Basis [Axis] Measurement Basis [Axis] Fair Value Measurement [Domain] Fair Value Measurement [Domain] Portion at Fair Value Measurement Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member] Carrying Value Reported Value Measurement [Member] Total Fair Value Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Level 1 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Level 2 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Level 3 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Fair value of debt Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure Consolidation and Interim Financial Information Consolidation And Interim Financial Information, Policy [Policy Text Block] Consolidation And Interim Financial Information, Policy [Policy Text Block] Premium Revenue – Health Plans Segment Premium Revenue [Policy Text Block] Premium revenue. Income Taxes Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] New Accounting Standards New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Basis of Presentation Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Stock based compensation expense Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block] Restricted share activity Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Table] Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Table] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Equity Award [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Restricted stock and performance awards Restricted Stock Units With Performance Conditions [Member] Restricted stock units with performance conditions. Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items] Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Beginning Balance, Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Granted, Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Vested, Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Forfeited, Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Ending Balance, Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract] Begining Balance, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Ending Balance, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Employee stock purchase plan and stock options Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Total share-based compensation expense Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Business Combinations Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Net Income per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Derivative Derivative [Table] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Current assets Current Assets [Member] Current Assets [Member] Non-current asset Non-current assets [Member] Non-current assets Current liabilities Current Liabilities [Member] Current Liabilities [Member] Non-current liabilities Non-current liabilities [Member] Non-current liabilities [Member] 1.125% Call Option 1.125% Conversion Option derivative liability Derivative [Line Items] Derivative [Line Items] Derivative assets Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Derivative liabilities Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Eligible Item or Group for Fair Value Option [Axis] Eligible Item or Group for Fair Value Option [Axis] Fair Value, Option, Eligible Item or Group [Domain] Fair Value, Option, Eligible Item or Group [Domain] Derivatives, Net Derivative [Member] Contingent Consideration Liability Accrued Liabilities [Member] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] Beginning Balance Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value Total gains for the period recognized in earnings Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings Total gains for the period recognized in other comprehensive income Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Settlements Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements Ending Balance Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] Beginning Balance Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value Total gains for the period recognized in earnings Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings Total gains for the period recognized in other comprehensive income Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Settlements Fair Value, 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