Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Restricted Stock
Restricted Stock [Member]
Stock options
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock based compensation expense-Pretax charges
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Stock based compensation expense Net-of-Tax Amount
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Summary of denominators for the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]
Shares outstanding at the beginning of the period
Shares, Outstanding
Weighted-average number of shares issued
Weighted Average Number of Shares, Common Stock Subject to Repurchase or Cancellation
Weighted-average number of shares repurchased
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Issued Under Equity Offering
Weighted-average number of shares issued under equity offering.
Denominator for basic net income per share
Denominator For Basic Earnings Per Share
Denominator for basic earnings per share.
Dilutive effect of employee stock options and stock grants (1)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Dilutive effect of convertible senior notes (2)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Conversion of Debt Securities
Denominator for diluted net income per share
Denominator For Diluted Earnings Per Share
Denominator for diluted earnings per share.
Variable Interest Entities [Abstract]
Variable Interest Entities [Abstract]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
New Mexico Data Center
New Mexico Data Center [Member]
New Mexico data center.
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]
Variable interest entity, total assets
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets
Variable interest entity, total liabilities
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Liabilities
Variable interest entity, initial cash infusion
Variable Interest Entity, Financial or Other Support, Amount
Variable interest entity, proceeds received by Entity health plans
Variable Interest Entity, Activity Between VIE and Entity, Cash Received
Variable Interest Entity, Activity Between VIE and Entity, Cash Received
Tax credit claimed as a percentage of original investment amount
Tax Credit Claimed As Percentage Of Original Investment Amount
Tax credit claimed as percentage of original investment amount.
Tax credit claimed, term
Tax Credit Claimed, Term
Tax Credit Claimed, Term
Percentage of credit claimed for first three years
Percentage of credit claimed for first three years
Percentage of credit claimed for first three years.
Percentage of credit claimed for remaining four years
Percentage Of Credit Claimed For Each Of Remaining Four Years
Percentage of credit claimed for each of remaining four years.
Capital contribution by related party
Capital Contribution by Related Party
Capital contribution by related party.
Principal amount of loan by party
Principal Amount Of Loan By Party
Principal amount of loan by party.
Deferred finance costs, gross
Deferred Finance Costs, Gross
Proceeds from other debt
Proceeds from Other Debt
Percentage recapture for period of seven years as provided in Internal Revenue Code
Percentage recapture for period of seven years as provided in Internal Revenue Code
Percentage recapture for period of seven years as provided in Internal Revenue Code.
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Real Estate, Type of Property [Axis]
Real Estate, Type of Property [Axis]
Real Estate [Domain]
Real Estate [Domain]
Building
Building [Member]
Office Building
Office Building [Member]
Land
Land [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA
New Mexico
NEW MEXICO
Florida
FLORIDA
Contingent Consideration by Type [Axis]
Contingent Consideration by Type [Axis]
Contingent Consideration Type [Domain]
Contingent Consideration Type [Domain]
Number of Member Conversion
Number of Member Conversion [Member]
Number of Member Conversion [Member]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Molina Center
Molina Center [Member]
Molina Center.
Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program
Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program [Member]
Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of members converted
Health Care Organization, Number of Members Added
Health Care Organization, Number of Members Added
Estimated final purchase price
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Payments made in business combinations
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Initial contingent consideration liability recorded
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Transferred
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Transferred
Estimated lower range of remaining purchase price payable
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, Low
Estimated higher range of remaining purchase price payable
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High
Increase in number of members
Health Care Organization, Expected Increase (Decrease) in Number of Members in Coming Months
Health Care Organization, Expected Increase (Decrease) in Number of Members in Coming Months
Estimated fair value of contingent consideration liability
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
Number of conjoined fourteen-story office towers
Number of Real Estate Properties
Final purchase price
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Area of real estate property
Area of Real Estate Property
Future Amortization Expenses
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Maturity Schedule [Abstract]
2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
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]
Corporate Debt Securities
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Municipal Securities
Municipal Securities [Member]
Municipal securities.
US Treasury Notes Securities
US Treasury Notes Securities [Member]
Certificates of Deposit
Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Short-term Investments
Short-term Investments [Member]
Auction Rate Securities
Auction Rate Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Investments
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities Reconciliation [Abstract]
Schedule of available for sale securities reconciliation.
Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Gross Unrealized Gains
Available For Sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain, Accumulated In Investments
Amount of accumulated pre-tax unrealized gains before deducting pre-tax unrealized losses on investments in available-for-sale securities impacting investments
Gross Unrealized Losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss, Accumulated In Investments
Amount of accumulated pre-tax unrealized loss before deducting pre-tax unrealized gain on investments in available-for-sale securities impacting investments
Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities
Restricted Investments
Restricted Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Stock option activity
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Stock options outstanding, Shares Beginning of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Granted, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Exercised, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Forfeited, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Stock options outstanding, Shares Ending balance
Stock options exercisable and expected to vest, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number
Exercisable, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Stock options outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Forfeited, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Stock options outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, End of period
Stock options exercisable and expected to vest, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Stock options outstanding, Average Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Stock options exercisable and expected to vest, Average Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Exercisable, Average Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Stock options outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual term, Beginning of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Stock options exercisable and expected to vest, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation And Amortization [Table Text Block]
Depreciation and amortization.
Summarized premium revenue
Summarized Premium Revenue [Table Text Block]
summarized premium revenue.
Quality incentive premium revenue recognized
Quality Incentive Premium Revenue Recognized [Table Text Block]
Quality incentive premium revenue recognized.
Consolidated medical care costs
Schedule Of Health Care Organization Cost [Table Text Block]
Schedule of health care organization cost.
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Membership conversion rights
Membership Conversion Rights [Member]
Membership Conversion Rights [Member]
Contract rights
Contractual Rights [Member]
Other finite-lived intangibles
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
2013 Business Acquisitions
2013 Business Acquisitions [Member]
2013 Business Acquisitions [Member]
Weighted average useful life
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Fair value of finite-lived intangible assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles
Goodwill
Goodwill
Fair value of assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Investments
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Receivables
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Equipment, and Capitalized Software
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation And Amortization [Policy Text Block]
Depreciation and amortization.
Long-Lived Assets, including Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Restricted Investments
Restricted Investments [Policy Text Block]
Restricted investments.
Other Assets
Other Assets [Policy Text Block]
Other assets.
Delegated Provider Insolvency
Delegated Provider Insolvency [Policy Text Block]
Delegated provider insolvency.
Premium Revenue
Premium Revenue [Policy Text Block]
Premium revenue.
Medical Care Costs
Health Care Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Taxes Based on Premiums
Taxes Based On Premiums [Policy Text Block]
Taxes based on premiums.
Premium Deficiency Reserves on Loss Contracts
Premium Deficiency Reserves on Loss Contracts [Policy Text Block]
Premium Deficiency Reserves on Loss Contracts [Policy Text Block]
Service Revenue and Cost of Service Revenue - Molina Medicaid Solutions Segment
Service Revenue and Cost of Service Revenue Policy [Policy Text Block]
Service Revenue and Cost of Service Revenue Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Concentrations Of Credit Risk [Policy Text Block]
Concentrations of credit risk.
Risks and Uncertainties
Risks And Uncertainties [Policy Text Block]
Risks and uncertainties.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Range One
Range One [Member]
Range one.
Range Two
Range Two [Member]
Range two.
Range Three
Range Three [Member]
Range three.
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Summary of information about stock options outstanding and exercisable
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, End of Period [Abstract]
Lower range
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit
Upper range
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit
Number of options outstanding
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options
Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Number of Exercisable Options
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options
Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
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 in Progress
Construction in Progress [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
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Term loan
Term Loan [Member]
Term loan.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of leaseback properties
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Number of Properties
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Number of Properties
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Gross Proceeds
Carrying values of sale leaseback properties
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Net Book Value
Sale leaseback lease term (in years)
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Term of Lease
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Term of Lease
Aggregate lease financing obligations
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Amount Due under Financing Arrangement
Annual increase in rental payment (in percent)
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Annual Rental Payments Increase Percentage
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Annual Rental Payments Increase Percentage
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Lease financing obligation related to the construction projects
Lease Financing Obligations
Lease Financing Obligations
Interest expense related to lease financing obligations
Interest Expense
Principal amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Repayments of outstanding indebtedness
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Maximum borrowing capacity under the revolving credit facility
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of credit principal outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Number of letters of credit outstanding
Number of Letters of Credit Outstanding
Number of Letters of Credit Outstanding
Letters of credit outstanding amount
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Depreciation, and amortization of capitalized software, continuing operations
Depreciation And Amortization Of Capitalized Software
Depreciation, and amortization of capitalized software.
Amortization of intangible assets, continuing operations
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Depreciation and amortization, continuing operations
Depreciation and Amortization, Continuing Operations
Depreciation and Amortization, Continuing Operations
Depreciation and amortization, discontinued operations
Depreciation and Amortization, Discontinued Operations
Amortization recorded as reduction of service revenue
Cost of Services, Amortization
Amortization of capitalized software recorded as cost of service revenue
Cost Of Services Amortization Of Capitalized Software
Cost of services amortization of capitalized software.
Total
Cost of Goods Sold, Depreciation and Amortization
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Parent Company
Parent Company [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
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]
Capital contributions to subsidiaries
Net Dividends From And Capital Contributed To Subsidiaries
Net dividends from and capital contributed to subsidiaries.
Dividends received from subsidiaries
Proceeds from Dividends Received
Purchases of investments
Payments to Acquire Investments
Sales and maturities of investments
Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Other Investments
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary, net of cash surrendered
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses and Interests in Affiliates
Purchases of equipment
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Changes in amounts due to and due from affiliates
Changes In Amounts Due To And Due From Affiliates
Changes in amounts due to and due from affiliates.
Change in other assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
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]
Proceeds from issuance of 1.125% Notes, net of deferred issuance costs
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Purchase of 1.125% Notes call option
Payments for Derivative Instrument, Financing Activities
Proceeds from issuance of warrants
Proceeds from Issuance of Warrants
Treasury stock purchases
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Principal payment on term loan of subsidiary
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Payment of credit facility fees
Repayment of amount borrowed under credit facility
Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and employee stock plan purchases
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options
Excess tax benefits from employee stock compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Amount borrowed under credit facility
Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit
Net cash provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net (decrease) 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
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
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]
Derivative
Derivative [Member]
Accrued Liabilities
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]
Assets measured at fair value on recurring basis using unobservable inputs
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers, Net [Abstract]
Balance, beginning period
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Net unrealized gains included in other comprehensive income
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Net unrealized losses included in other expenses
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Derivative issuance
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Issuances
Auction rate securities settlements
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements
Derivative re-designation
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Re-designation
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Re-designation
Acquisitions
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Purchases
Balance, ending period
The amount of total unrealized gains for the period included in other comprehensive income attributable to the change in accumulated other comprehensive losses relating to assets still held at December 31, 2011
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Name of Property [Axis]
Name of Property [Axis]
Name of Property [Domain]
Name of Property [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation expense recognized
Depreciation
Amortization of capitalized software
Amortization
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.
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Health Plans
Health Plans [Member]
Health plans.
California
CALIFORNIA
Illinois
ILLINOIS
Michigan
MICHIGAN
Ohio
OHIO
Texas
TEXAS
Utah
UTAH
Washington
WASHINGTON
Wisconsin
WISCONSIN
Direct delivery and other
Other Health Plan [Member]
Other health plan.
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.
Summarized premium revenue
Health Care Organization, Revenue [Abstract]
Premium revenue
Health Care Organization, Premium Revenue
Premium revenue percentage
Health Care Organization, Revenue Percentage
Health Care Organization, Revenue Percentage
Equity [Abstract]
Class of Treasury Stock
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Repurchase in Connection with Offering of 1.125% Cash Convertible Senior Notes
Repurchase in Connection with Offering of Cash Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
Repurchase in Connection with Offering of Cash Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
September 2013 Repurchase Program
September 2013 Repurchase Program [Member]
September 2013 Repurchase Program [Member]
February 13, 2013, Repurchase Program
February 2013 Repurchase Program [Member]
February 2013 Securities Repurchase Program [Member]
December 26, 2012, Repurchase Program
December 2012 Repurchase Program [Member]
December 2012 Repurchase Program [Member]
October 26, 2011, Repurchase Program
October 2011 Repurchase Program [Member]
October 2011 Repurchase Program [Member]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Molina Family Trust
Molina Family Trust [Member]
Molina Family Trust [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stockholders' equity increased during the period
Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease)
Increase to stockholders' equity due to reclassification of 1.125% Warrants
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Increase to additional paid-in capital
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation and Exercise of Stock Options
Purchase of treasury stock, amount
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Stated interest rate for Warrants
Class of Warrant or Right, Stated Percentage
Class of Warrant or Right, Stated Percentage
Trading days measurement period (in days)
Class of Warrant or Right, Trading Days Measurement Period
Class of Warrant or Right, Trading Days Measurement Period
Number of warrants issued
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Warrants or Options Issued
Striking price of Warrants (in percent)
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights
Number of securities purchased under securities repurchase program
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Stock repurchase program average price per share
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Approved amount related to stock repurchase program
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Issued shares of common stock, net of shares used to settle employees’ income tax obligations
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Contractual maturities of our held-to-maturity restricted investments
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities [Abstract]
Amortized Cost, Due in one year or less
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, within One Year, Net Carrying Amount
Amortized Cost, Due one year through five years
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, after One Through Five Years, Net Carrying Amount
Amortized Cost, Total
Held-to-maturity Securities
Estimated Fair Value, Due in one year or less
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Fair Value
Estimated Fair Value, Due one year through five years
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Fair Value
Estimated Fair Value, Total
Held-to-maturity Securities, Fair Value
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
1.125% Cash Convertible Senior Notes due 2020
Cash Convertible Senior Notes due 2020 [Member]
Cash Convertible Senior Notes due 2020 [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Percentage of contractual interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Expected members to be converted
Expected Members to Be Converted
Expected Members to Be Converted
Participants in valuation data pool
Fair Value Measurement, Valuation Data Pool of Participants
Fair Value Measurement, Valuation Data Pool of Participants
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, by Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
New Mexico, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin
New Mexico, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin [Member]
New Mexico, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin [Member]
Maximum Available Quality Incentive Premium-Current Year
Maximum Available Quality Incentive Premium Current Year
Maximum available quality incentive premium current year.
Amount of Current Year Quality Incentive Premium Revenue Recognized
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 from Prior Year
Amount Of Quality Incentive Premium Revenue Recognized From Prior Year
Amount of quality incentive premium revenue recognized from prior year.
Total Quality Incentive Premium Revenue Recognized
Quality Incentive Premium Revenue Recognized
Quality incentive premium revenue recognized.
Premium revenue
Stock based compensation expense
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]
Restricted and performance stock activity
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block]
Stock option activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Summary of information about stock options outstanding and exercisable
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Molina Medicaid Solutions Segment
Medicaid Solutions Segment [Member]
Molina Medicaid solutions segment.
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Operating segment information
Operating Segment Information [Abstract]
Operating segment information.
Segment Information
Segment Information [Abstract]
Segment information.
Revenue from continuing operations:
Revenues [Abstract]
Health Plans:
Health Plans [Abstract]
Health plans.
Premium tax revenue
Health Care Organization, Premium Tax Revenue
Health Care Organization, Premium Tax Revenue
Investment income
Interest and Dividend Income, Operating
Rental income and other revenue
Health Care Organization, Other Revenue
Molina Medicaid Solutions segment:
Molina Medicaid Solutions [Abstract]
Molina Medicaid solutions.
Service revenue
Technology Services Revenue
Revenue
Revenues
Depreciation and amortization reported in the consolidated statements of cash flows:
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Operating income from continuing operations:
Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest expense
Other expense, net
Other Expenses
Income before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Goodwill and intangible assets, net:
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and intangible assets, net
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Net
Goodwill and intangible assets net.
Total assets:
Assets [Abstract]
Total assets
Assets
Available-for-sale investments
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position [Abstract]
In a Continuous Loss Position for Less than 12 Months, Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value
In a Continuous Loss Position for Less than 12 Months, Unrealized Losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Loss, Accumulated in Investments
Amount of accumulated pre-tax unrealized loss on investments in available-for-sale securities that have been in a loss position for less than twelve months impacting investments
Number of securities, 12 months or less
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Number of Securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Number of Securities
In a Continuous Loss Position for 12 Months or More, Estimated Fair value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value
In a Continuous Loss Position for 12 Months or More, Unrealized Losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss, Accumulated in Investments
Amount of accumulated pre-tax unrealized loss on securities classified as available-for-sale that have been in a loss position for twelve months or longer impacting investments
Number of securities, 12 months or more
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Number of Securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Number of Securities
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Financing Receivables Past Due
Schedule of Financing Receivables Past Due [Table]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Summary of accounts receivable
Receivables, Net, Current [Abstract]
Total receivables
Receivables, Net, Current
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Table]
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Table]
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Domain]
Vesting [Domain]
TSR
Condition, Achievement of Three-Year Total Stockholder Return [Member]
Condition, Achievement of Three-Year Total Stockholder Return [Member]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
2011 Plan
Two Thousand And Eleven Plan [Member]
Two thousand and eleven plan.
Award Date [Axis]
Award Date [Axis]
Award Date [Domain]
Award Date [Domain]
March 2013 Grant
March 2013 Grant [Member]
March 2013 Grant [Member]
Restricted Stock Units With Performance Conditions
Restricted Stock Units With Performance Conditions [Member]
Restricted stock units with performance conditions.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Employee stock purchase plan.
Performance Restricted Stock
Performance Restricted Stock [Member]
Performance Restricted Stock
Performance and Restricted Units
Restricted and Performance Stock [Member]
Restricted and Performance Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments, by Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer [Member]
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating Officer [Member]
Chief Accounting Officer
Chief Accounting Officer [Member]
Chief Accounting Officer [Member]
Officer
Officer [Member]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]
Number of employee equity incentives plans
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Plans
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Plans
Issuance of shares of common stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Shares awarded
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Shares Issued
Number of vesting measurements for restricted stocks with performance conditions
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Vesting Measurements, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Vesting Measurements, Number
Minimum operating revenue for vesting of awards
Minimum Operating Revenue For Vesting Of Awards
Minimum operating revenue for vesting of awards.
Minimum EBITDA percentage for vesting of awards (in percent)
Minimum EBITDA percentage for vesting of awards
Minimum EBITDA percentage for vesting of awards
Maximum award vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Stock option expiration period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period
Performance restricted stock vesting percentage over the three years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Vesting Percentage over Three Years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Vesting Percentage over Three Years
Performance restricted stock vesting percentage upon achievement of three-year returns
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Vesting Percentage Upon Achievement of Three-Year Returns
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Vesting Percentage Upon Achievement of Three-Year Returns
Performance restricted stocks vesting percentage upon achievement of revenues
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Vesting Percentage Upon Achievement of Revenues
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Vesting Percentage Upon Achievement of Revenues
Performance restricted stocks vesting percentage upon achievement of EBITDA
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Vesting Percentage Upon Achievement of EBITDA
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Vesting Percentage Upon Achievement of EBITDA
Fair market value of common stock (in percent)
Fair Market Value Of Common Stock Percentage
Fair market value of common stock, Percentage.
Maximum purchase amount under plan for participants
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Maximum Amount Per Employee
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award maximum amount per employee.
Minimal risk free interest rate inputs for fair value measurement (in percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Minimum
Maximum risk free interest rate inputs for fair value measurement (in percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Maximum
Minimal expected volatility rate inputs for fair value measurement (in percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Minimum
Maximum expected volatility rate inputs for fair value measurement (in percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Maximum
Dividend yield (in percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Maximum Term from the date of grant (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Employee stock grants and employee stock plan purchases, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Unrecognized compensation expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Weighted average period of unrecognized compensation expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Unrecognized compensation forfeited rate
Unrecognized Compensation Forfeited Rate
Unrecognized compensation forfeited rate.
Total fair value of restricted and performance award granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Granted in Period Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Granted in Period Fair Value
Total fair value of restricted shares vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Weighted-average grant date fair value per share of the performance awards with vesting conditions based on TSR (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Weighted average grant date fair value of restricted units vested (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Restricted units granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Weighted-average grant date fair value of stock options granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Stock options granted (in shares)
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Condensed Financial Information of Registrant
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
1.125% Call Option Derivative Asset
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member]
Fair value of assets measured on recurring basis
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Embedded cash conversion option derivative liability
Derivative Liability
Contingent consideration liabilities
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure
Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair Values of Derivative Financial Instruments
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Operating segment information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Building and improvements
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Furniture and equipment
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Capitalized software
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Summary of property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization on building and improvements, furniture and equipment
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Owned, Accumulated Depreciation
Less: accumulated amortization for capitalized software
Capitalized Computer Software, Accumulated Amortization
Accumulated depreciation, Total
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, equipment, and capitalized software, net
Investments
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Contractual maturities of investments
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
Available-for-sale investments
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [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]
Loss on embedded cash conversion option
Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments [Member]
Interest Rate Swap
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Non-current assets
Non-current assets [Member]
Non-current assets
Non-current liabilities
Non-current liabilities [Member]
Non-current liabilities [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Missouri
MISSOURI
Contract Backlog
Contract Backlog [Member]
Contract backlog.
Customer relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Software
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Leasehold Improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Maturity of cash and cash equivalents
Maturity Of Cash And Cash Equivalents
Maturity of cash and cash equivalents.
Final maturities of investments (in years)
Investments, Maturity Period
Investments, Maturity Period
Average maturity of investments (in years)
Investments, Average Maturity Period
Investments, Average Maturity Period
Useful life of property plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Weighted average amortization period
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment
Impairment of finite-lived intangible assets
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived
Goodwill impairment charges
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Percentage of premium recorded as fixed amount per member per month
Percentage Of Premium Recorded As Fixed Amount Per Member Per Month
Percentage of premium recorded as fixed amount per member per month.
Percentage of premium revenue in the form of birth income
Percentage Of Premium Revenue In The Form Of Birth Income
Percentage of premium revenue in the form of birth income.
Liability recorded related to profit sharing agreement
Liability Recorded Related To Profit Sharing Agreement
Liability recorded related to profit sharing agreement.
Maximum period for member risk scores and member pharmacy cost experience after original year of service
Maximum Period For Member Risk Scores And Member Pharmacy Cost Experience After Original Year Of Service
Maximum period for member risk scores and member pharmacy cost experience after original year of service.
Anticipated Medicare risk adjustment premiums
Anticipated Medicare Risk Adjustment Premiums
Anticipated Medicare risk adjustment premiums.
Percentage of incremental revenue earned maximum
Percentage Of Incremental Revenue Earned Maximum
Percentage of incremental revenue earned maximum.
Percentage of additional incremental revenue earned
Percentage Of Additional Incremental Revenue Earned
Percentage of additional incremental revenue earned.
Medical administrative costs
Medical Administrative Costs
Medical administrative costs.
Missouri health plan's medical care costs
Health Care Organization, Expenses, Gross
Concentration of credit risk
Fair Value, Concentration of Risk, Investments
Health plans in number of states
Health Plans In Number Of States
Health plans in number of states.
Estimated assessment fees in 2014
Health Care Organization, Estimated Assessment Fees
Health Care Organization, Estimated Assessment Fees
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Provision for income taxes
Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred:
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Effective income tax rate reconciliation to the statutory federal income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
Statutory federal tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
State income taxes, net of federal benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Change in unrecognized tax benefits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Percent
Nondeductible compensation
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Compensation Cost, Percent
Nondeductible lobbying
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Charitable Contributions, Percent
Purchase accounting adjustment
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Purchase Accounting Adjustment, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Purchase Accounting Adjustment, Percent
Nondeductible fair value of 1.125% Warrants
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Warrants, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Warrants, Percent
Change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities
Effective Income Tax Reconciliation, Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration
Effective Income Tax Reconciliation, Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Senior Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Proceeds from issuance of 1.125% Notes
Over-allotment option, amount
Overallotment Option, Amount
Overallotment Option, Amount
Aggregate net proceeds from 1.125% Notes
Proceeds from Notes Payable
Payments for repurchase of common stock
Debt instrument, threshold trading days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Trading Days
Debt instrument, threshold consecutive trading days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days
Debt instrument, threshold percentage of stock price trigger
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Percentage of Stock Price Trigger
Maximum percentage market price for converting notes under second case
Maximum Percentage Market Price For Converting Notes Under Second Case
Maximum percentage market price for converting notes under second case.
Debt instrument, conversion ratio
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio
Debt instrument conversion price per share
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Mandatory redemption purchase price, percentage of principal (in percent)
Indenture of Notes, Mandatory Redemption Purchase Price Percentage of Principal
Indenture of Notes, Mandatory Redemption Purchase Price Percentage of Principal
Initial fair value liability of the embedded cash conversion option
Embedded Derivative, Fair Value of Embedded Derivative Liability
Senior note effective interest rate (in percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Senior notes amortization period (in years)
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Remaining Discount Amortization Period
Transaction costs paid
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Interest expense related to 1.125% Call Option and Warrants
Debt Finance Costs, Expensed
Debt IFinance Costs, Expensed and not Capitalized
Purchase of 1.125% Notes call option
Cash paid for the Call Spread Overlay
Call Spread, Cash Paid
Call Spread, Cash Paid
Cash paid for premium to counterparties
Derivative, Cost of Hedge, Cash Paid for Premium
Derivative, Cost of Hedge, Cash Paid for Premium
Warrant market value exceeding such strike price trigger
Class of Warrant or Right, Threshold Percentage of Stock Price Trigger
Class of Warrant or Right, Threshold Percentage of Stock Price Trigger
Medical Claims and Benefits Payable [Abstract]
Medical claims and benefits payable.
Components of the change in medical claims and benefits payable
Components Of Change In Medical Claims And Benefits Payable [Table Text Block]
Components Of Change In Medical Claims And Benefits Payable [Table Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, tax expense (benefit)
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Income (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance, shares
Beginning Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Purchase of treasury stock, shares
Purchase of treasury stock
Retirement of treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired
Retirement of treasury stock
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount
Issuance of warrants
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Warrant Issued
Employee stock grants and employee stock plan purchases, shares
Employee stock grants and employee stock plan purchases
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Tax benefit from employee stock compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Ending Balance
Ending Balance, shares
Net Income per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Table]
Other
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Summary of restricted investments by health plan
Restricted Cash and Investments, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Restricted investments by health plan
Restricted Investments, Noncurrent
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Investments
Marketable Securities, Current
Receivables
Income tax refundable
Income Taxes Receivable
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, equipment, and capitalized software, net
Deferred contract costs
Costs in Excess of Billings, Noncurrent
Intangible assets, net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Goodwill
Restricted investments
Auction rate securities
Marketable Securities, Noncurrent
Derivative asset
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Medical claims and benefits payable
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue, Current
Income taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Current maturities of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Convertible senior notes
Convertible Notes Payable, Noncurrent
Lease financing obligations
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent
Lease financing obligations - related party
Due to Related Parties, Noncurrent
Other long-term debt
Other Long-term Debt, 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: 45,871 shares at December 31, 2013 and 46, 762 shares at December 31,2012
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 loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Treasury stock, at cost; outstanding: 111 shares at December 31, 2012
Treasury Stock, Value
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Total stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
State
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Domestic Country
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Tax-related deficiencies on share-based compensation
Adjustment to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Effect from Share-based Compensation, Net
Net operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
California enterprise zone tax credit carryovers
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Deferred tax assets
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Resulting in Net Operating Loss Carryforward
Increase in deferred tax asset valuation allowance
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Tax benefits fully recognized
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Unrecognized tax benefits related to state refund claim
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Related To State Refund Claim
Unrecognized tax benefits related to state refund claim.
Liability for unrecognized tax benefits
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Estimated Range of Change, Upper Bound
Payment of interest and penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Components Of Condensed Balance Sheets
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Components Of Condensed Statements Of Income
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Components Of Condensed Statements Of Cash Flows
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Services revenue from subsidiaries
Services Revenue From Subsidiaries
Services revenue from subsidiaries.
Subsidiary repaid a surplus note
Proceeds from Related Party Debt
Variable Interest Entities
Variable Interest Entities [Text Block]
Variable Interest Entities [Text Block]
Total revenue
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.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Total operating expenses
Costs and Expenses
Operating income (loss)
Total other expenses, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense
Income tax expense
Income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (benefit) expense of $(9,912), $(1,238), and $922, respectively
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Net income
Basic income per share:
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Income (loss) from 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
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted net income per share
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Income (loss) from 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
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Medical Care Costs
Health Care Organization, Expenses, Gross [Abstract]
Fee-for-service
Health Care Organization Expenses Servicing Cost
Health care organization expenses fee for service costs.
Pharmacy
Health Care Organization, Medical Supplies and Drugs Expense
Capitation
Health Care Organization Expenses Capitation Costs
Health care organization expenses capitation costs.
Direct delivery
Health Care Organization, Direct Delivery Expense
Health Care Organization, Direct Delivery Expense
Other
Health Care Organization Expenses Other Costs
Health care organization expenses other costs.
Total
Medical Care Costs, PMPM
Health Care Organization, Expenses, Per Member Per Month [Abstract]
Health Care Organization, Expenses, Per Member Per Month [Abstract]
Fee-for-service
Health Care Organization Expenses Servicing Cost, Per Member Per Month
Health Care Organization Expenses Servicing Cost, Per Member Per Month
Pharmacy
Health Care Organization, Medical Supplies and Drugs Expense, Per Member Per Month
Health Care Organization, Medical Supplies and Drugs Expense, Per Member Per Month
Capitation
Health Care Organization Expenses Capitation Costs, Per Member Per Month
Health Care Organization Expenses Capitation Costs, Per Member Per Month
Direct delivery
Health Care Organization, Direct Delivery Expense, Per Member Per Month
Health Care Organization, Direct Delivery Expense, Per Member Per Month
Other
Health Care Organization Expenses Other Costs, Per Member Per Month
Health Care Organization Expenses Other Costs, Per Member Per Month
Total
Health Care Organization, Expenses, Gross, Per Member Per Month
Health Care Organization, Expenses, Gross, Per Member Per Month
Medical Care Costs, Percentage
Health Care Organization, Expenses, Percentage [Abstract]
Health Care Organization, Expenses, Percentage [Abstract]
Percentage of total in Fee for service
Percentage Of Fee For Service
Percentage of fee for service.
Percentage of total in pharmacy
Percentage Of Pharmacy
Percentage of pharmacy.
Percentage of total in capitation
Percentage Of Capitation
Percentage of capitation.
Percent of total in direct delivery
Percent of Direct Delivery
Percent of Direct Delivery
Percentage of total in other
Percentage Of Other
Percentage of other.
Percentage of total
Percentage Of Medical Costs
Percentage of medical costs.
Significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Accrued expenses
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Reserve liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Reserves
State taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, State Taxes
Other accrued medical costs
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits
Net operating losses
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Unrealized losses (gains)
Deferred Tax Assets, Unrealized Losses on Available-for-Sale Securities, Gross
Unearned premiums
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Unearned Premiums Reserve
Prepaid expenses
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Reserves And Accruals Prepaid Expenses
Deferred tax assets tax deferred expense reserves and accruals prepaid expenses.
Basis in debt
Deferred Tax Assets, Financing Arrangements
Deferred Tax Assets, Financing Arrangements
Deferred compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Compensation
Other, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance, Current
Deferred tax asset, net of valuation allowance - current
Reserve liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities Reserve Liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities reserve liabilities.
State tax credit carryover
Deferred Tax Liabilities State Taxes
Deferred tax liabilities state taxes.
Net operating losses
Deferred Tax Liabilities Operating Losses
Deferred tax liabilities operating losses.
Unrealized losses
Deferred Tax Liabilities Unrealized Losses
Deferred tax liabilities unrealized losses.
Depreciation and amortization
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Deferred compensation
Deferred Tax Liabilities Deferred Compensation
Deferred tax liabilities deferred compensation.
Lease financing obligation
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Leasing Arrangements
Debt basis
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Financing Arrangements
Other, net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Deferred tax liability, net of valuation allowance - long term
Net deferred income tax liability
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Student loan portfolios pledged as collateral, term of loans
Loans Pledged as Collateral for Investments, Term
Loans Pledged as Collateral for Investments, Term
Auction rate securities
Auction Rate Securities, Noncurrent
Auction rate securities settled during period
Investments Settled During Period
Investments Settled During Period
Unrealized gain on auction rate securities
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Unvested, shares beginning of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Granted
Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Unvested, shares end of period
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 [Abstract]
Unvested, weighted average grant date fair value beginning balance
Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested
Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested, weighted average grant date fair value ending balance
Postemployment Benefits [Abstract]
Employee Benefits
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]
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.
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Notional amount of interest rate swap agreement
Derivative, Notional Amount
Interest rate swap effective date
Derivative, Inception Date
Settlement of interest rate swap
Derivative, Settlement Amount
Derivative, Settlement Amount
Condensed Statements of Income
Management fees and other operating revenue
Management Fees Revenue
Investment income
Investment Income, Net
Expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Medical care costs
Health Care Organization, Expenses, Net
Depreciation and amortization
Total expenses
Operating Expenses
Interest expense
Interest and Debt Expense
Loss before income taxes and equity in net income of subsidiaries
Loss Before Income Taxes And Equity In Net Income Of Subsidiaries
Loss before income taxes and equity in net income of subsidiaries.
Income tax benefit
Net loss before equity in net income of subsidiaries
Net Loss Before Equity In Net Income Of Subsidiaries
Net loss before equity in net income of subsidiaries.
Equity in net income of subsidiaries
Equity In Net Income Of Subsidiaries
Equity in net income of subsidiaries.
Summary of quarterly results of operations
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Maturities Of Long Term Debt [Table]
Schedule Of Maturities Of Long Term Debt [Table]
Schedule of maturities of long term debt.
3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2014
Convertible Senior Notes due 2014 [Member]
Convertible Senior Notes due 2014 [Member]
Maturities Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Maturities Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Maturities of long-term debt.
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Total
Long-term Debt
2014
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2015
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2016
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2017
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive (loss) income, before tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Gross unrealized investment (loss) gain
Effect of income tax (benefit) expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Table]
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Table]
Executive Officer
Executive Officer [Member]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
California Department of Health Care Services
California Department of Health Care Services [Member]
California Department of Health Care Services [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Employment Contracts
Employment Contracts [Member]
Molina Health Care Insurance Company
Molina Health Care Insurance Company [Member]
Molina health care insurance company.
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]
Number of lease renewal options
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Number of Renewal Options
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Number of Renewal Options
Lease renewal terms (in years)
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Lease Renewal Term
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Lease Renewal Term
Operating lease terms (in years)
Operating Lease, Term
Operating Lease, Term
Operating lease renewal options
Operating Lease, Number of Renewal Option
Operating Lease, Number of Renewal Option
Rental expense related to leases
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Employment agreements terms
Related Party Transaction, Terms
Related Party Transaction, Terms
Automatically extension term
Related Party Transaction, Extension Term
Related Party Transaction, Extension Term
Period of employment agreements
Period For Health and Welfare Benefits Under Employment Agreements For Termination Without Cause
Period for health and welfare benefits under employment agreements for termination without cause.
Contract terms with DHCS
Health Care Organization, Contract Terms
Health Care Organization, Contract Terms
The initial balance established for the settlement account
Health Care Organization, Plan Rate Settlement, Initial Balance
Health Care Organization, Plan Rate Settlement, Initial Balance
Threshold percentage of plan's pre-tax margin for settlement amount
Health Care Organization, Plan Rate Settlement, Threshold Percentage
Health Care Organization, Plan Rate Settlement, Threshold Percentage
Settlement amount based on percentage of plan's revenue in 2014
Health Care Organization, Settlement Amount, Percentage of Plan's Revenue in the Next Twelve Months
Health Care Organization, Settlement Amount, Percentage of Plan's Revenue in the Next Twelve Months
Settlement amount based on percentage of plan's revenue after 2014
Health Care Organization, Settlement Amount, Percentage of Plan's Revenue in Year Two and After
Health Care Organization, Settlement Amount, Percentage of Plan's Revenue in Year Two and After
Maximum alternative minimum payment upon expiration of the settlement agreement
Health Care Organization, Alternative Minimum Payment Maximum Amount
Health Care Organization, Alternative Minimum Payment Maximum Amount
Percent of pre-tax income on plan deducted from maximum alternative minimum payment
Health Care Organization, Alternative Minimum Payments, Percentage of Plan's Pre-Tax Income
Health Care Organization, Alternative Minimum Payments, Percentage of Plan's Pre-Tax Income
Percent of pre-tax margin threshold not subject to alternative minimum payment calculations
Health Care Organization, Alternative Minimum Payments, Percentage of Pre-Tax Margin
Health Care Organization, Alternative Minimum Payments, Percentage of Pre-Tax Margin
Net assets of subsidiaries subject to restrictions
Amount of Restricted Net Assets for Consolidated and Unconsolidated Subsidiaries
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
Percentage of financial responsibility ceded
Percentage Of Financial Responsibility Ceded
Percentage of financial responsibility ceded.
Gain (loss) on disposition of stock in subsidiary
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Stock in Subsidiary
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis Of Presentation [Table]
Basis Of Presentation [Table]
Basis Of Presentation [Table]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Health Care Organization, Premium Revenue
Health Care Organization, Premium Revenue [Member]
Health Care Organization, Premium Revenue [Member]
Major Customers [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Name of Major Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration [Member]
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration [Member]
Louisiana Medicaid Management Information Systems
Louisianna Medicaid Management Information Systems [Member]
Louisianna Medicaid Management Information Systems [Member]
Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of States Health Plans segments contracted with (states)
Number of States in which Entity Operates
Number of members eligible for the health care programs
Number of Members Eligible for the Health Care programs
Number of members eligible for the health care programs.
Minimum contract terms
Minimum Contract Term
Minimum contract term.
Maximum contract terms
Maximum Contract Term
Maximum contract term.
Number of awarded contracts
Health Care Organization, Number of Awarded Contract
Health Care Organization, Number of Awarded Contract
Concentration percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Estimated annual premium revenue
Estimated Annual Health Care Organization, Premium Revenue, Amount
Estimated Annual Health Care Organization, Premium Revenue, Amount
Tax benefit from stock abandon
Discontinued Operation, Tax (Expense) Benefit from Stock Abandon
Discontinued Operation, Tax (Expense) Benefit from Stock Abandon
Investments
Marketable Securities [Table Text Block]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
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.
Common stock, par value
Common stock, shares outstanding
Preferred stock, par value
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred stock, shares outstanding
Interest cost recognized for the period relating to the:
Interest Costs Incurred [Abstract]
Contractual interest coupon rate of 3.75%
Interest Expense, Debt, Excluding Amortization
Amortization of the discount on the liability component
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)
Total interest cost recognized
Interest Expense, Debt
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Building B [Member]
Building B [Member]
Building B [Member]
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 [Member]
Property Subject to Operating Lease [Member]
6th & Pine Development, LLC [Member]
6th & Pine Development, LLC [Member]
6th & Pine Development, LLC [Member]
Chief Financial Officer and Director [Member]
Chief Financial Officer and Director [Member]
Chief Financial Officer and Director [Member]
Operating Lease [Axis]
Operating Lease [Axis]
Operating Lease [Axis]
Operating Lease [Domain]
Operating Lease [Domain]
Operating Lease [Domain]
Existing Building [Member]
Existing Building [Member]
Existing Building [Member]
New Building [Member]
New Building [Member]
New Building [Member]
Number of Property leased
Number of Property Leased
Number of Property Leased
Number of property leased that is under construction
Number of Property Leased, Under Construction
Number of Property Leased, Under Construction
Number of extension option
Number of Extension Option
Number of Extension Option
Extended term of lease
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Renewal Term
Annual rent
Related Party Transactions, Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Annual Rent
Related Party Transactions, Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Annual Rent
Annual rent increase percentage
Related Party Transactions, Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Annual Rent Increase, Percentage
Related Party Transactions, Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Annual Rent Increase, Percentage
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Basis of Presentation
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Cash Convertible Senior Notes due 2020
Unamortized discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net
Net carrying amount
Long-term Debt, Gross
Schedule of Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments [Table]
Schedule of Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments [Table]
Schedule of Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments [Table]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Axis]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Axis]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Axis]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Domain]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Domain]
[Domain] for Lease Arrangement, Type [Axis]
Lease Financing Obligations
Lease Financing Obligations [Member]
Lease Financing Obligations [Member]
Lease Financing Obligations - Related Party
Lease Financing Obligations - Related Party [Member]
Lease Financing Obligations - Related Party [Member]
Operating Leases
Operating Leases [Member]
Operating Leases [Member]
Schedule of Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments [Line Items]
Schedule of Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Schedule of Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments [Table]
Summary of future minimum lease payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2014
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total minimum lease payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Schedule of Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Contract backlog
Order or Production Backlog [Member]
Provider networks
Provider Networks [Member]
Provider networks.
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Future Amortization Expenses
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Future amortization expense, 2014
Future amortization expense, 2015
Future amortization expense, 2016
Future amortization expense, 2017
Future amortization expense, 2018
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Roll Forward]
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]
Current period
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims Current Year
Prior periods
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims, Prior Years
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
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]
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
Balance at end of period
Benefit from prior years as a percentage of:
Benefit From Prior Years As Percentage [Abstract]
Benefit from prior years as percentage.
Balance at beginning of year
Policy Holder Benefits Prior Percentage
Policy holder benefits prior percentage.
Premium revenue
Policy Holder Premium Revenue Prior Year Percentage
Policy holder premium revenue prior year percentage.
Medical care costs
Policy Holder Medical Care Cost Prior Year Percentage
Policy holder medical care cost prior year percentage.
Summary of accounts receivable
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Business Combinations
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Daily conversion value
Minimum Daily Conversion Value For Converting Debt
Minimum daily conversion value for converting debt.
Senior notes debt maturity date
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Amount in excess of principal if the 3.75% Notes were to converted
Debt Instrument, Convertible, If-converted Value in Excess of Principal
Amount of equity component of notes net of deferred taxes
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component
Condensed Balance Sheets
Due from affiliates
Due from Affiliates
Prepaid and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Goodwill and intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Including Goodwill)
Investments in subsidiaries
Investment In Subsidiaries
Investment in subsidiaries.
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Advances to related parties and other assets
Advances To Related Parties And Other Assets
Advances to related parties and other assets.
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Accounts Payable, Current
Long-term debt
Other long-term liabilities
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 150,000 shares authorized; outstanding: 45,871 shares at December 31, 2013 and 46,762 shares at December 31, 2012
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Retained earnings
Summary of identified intangible assets, by major class
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Summary of Quarterly Results of Operations
Summary of Quarterly Results of Operations [Table]
Summary of Quarterly Results of Operations [Table]
Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis]
Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis]
Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain]
Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain]
Contract Terminated
Contract Terminated [Member]
Contract Terminated [Member]
Change in Presentation
Change in Presentation [Member]
Change in Presentation [Member]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Restatement Adjustment
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Summary of Quarterly Results of Operations [Line Items]
Summary of Quarterly Results of Operations [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Summary of Quarterly Results of Operations [Table]
Summary of quarterly results of operations
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]
Operating (loss) income
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Basic
Diluted
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Medical Claims and Benefits Payable
Medical Claims And Benefits Payable [Text Block]
Medical claims and benefits payable.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Table]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Other Income
Other Income [Member]
Embedded cash conversion option
1.125% Warrants
Warrant [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Change in fair value of derivatives
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Loss on 1.125% Warrants
Gain (loss) on interest rate swap
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]
Deferred income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes
Stock-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
Amortization of premium/discount on investments
Investment Income, Net, Amortization of Discount and Premium
Amortization of deferred financing costs
Amortization of Financing Costs
Change in fair value of derivatives
Increase (Decrease) in Financial Instruments Used in Operating Activities
Change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities
Loss on disposal of property and equipment
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Tax deficiency from employee stock compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Gain on sale of subsidiary
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Stock in Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee
Gain on acquisition
Business Combination, Bargain Purchase, Gain Recognized, Amount
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Medical claims and benefits payable
Increase (Decrease) in Health Care Insurance Liabilities
Receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Deferred revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Net cash provided by operating activities
Sales and maturities of investments
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Marketable Securities
Purchases of equipment
Payments to Acquire Machinery and Equipment
Net cash paid in business combinations
Increase in restricted investments
Increase (Decrease) of Restricted Investments
Change in deferred contract costs
Payments to Acquire Projects
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary, net of cash surrendered
Proceeds from Divestiture of Interest in Consolidated Subsidiaries
Change in other noncurrent assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets and Liabilities, Net
Principal payments on term loan
Proceeds from employee stock plans
Excess tax benefits from employee stock compensation
Amount borrowed under term loan
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Secured Debt
Credit facility fees paid
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Supplemental cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Income taxes
Income Taxes Paid
Interest
Interest Paid
Schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Retirement of treasury stock
Retirement Of Treasury Stock
Retirement of treasury stock.
Common stock used for stock-based compensation
Retirement of Common Stock Used for Stock Based Compensation
Retirement of Common Stock Used for Stock Based Compensation
Non-cash lease financing obligations - related party
Construction in Progress Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Change in fair value of derivatives
Details of Business Combinations Abstract
Details of business combinations:
Fair value of assets acquired
Fair Value of Assets Acquired
Fair value of contingent consideration liabilities incurred
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Accrual
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Accrual
Payable to seller
Supplemental Deferred Purchase Price
Decrease in fair value of liabilities assumed
Liabilities Assumed
Escrow deposit
Escrow Deposit Disbursements Related to Property Acquisition
Details of change in fair value of derivatives:
Details of change in fair value of derivatives [Abstract]
Details of change in fair value of derivatives
Details of sale of subsidiary:
Details of Sale of Subsidiary [Abstract]
Details of Sale of Subsidiary [Abstract]
Decrease in carrying value of assets
Divestiture of Business, Decrease in Carrying Value of Assets
Divestiture of Business, Decrease in Carrying Value of Assets
Decrease in carrying value of liabilities
Divestiture of Business, Decrease in Carrying Value of Liabilities
Divestiture of Business, Decrease in Carrying Value of Liabilities
Gain on sale
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary, net of cash surrendered
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Unrecognized tax benefits roll forward
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Gross unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of period
Increases in tax positions for prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Decreases in tax positions for prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Increases in tax positions for current year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Decreases in tax positions for current year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Lapse in statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Gross unrecognized tax benefits at end of period
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
1.125% Notes
Credit facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Estimated fair values of long-term debt
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Property, Equipment, and Capitalized Software
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Summary of property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Summary of future minimum rentals on noncancelable leases
Schedule Of Future Minimum Rentals Table [Text Block]
Schedule of future minimum rentals.
Summary of future minimum lease payments
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, gross
Goodwill, Gross
Accumulated impairment losses
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, net
Goodwill, reductions
Goodwill, Other Changes
Maximum matching contribution by employer under defined contribution plan
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay
Expense recognized in connection with contributions
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Deferred compensation plan deferral percentage of basic salary
Deferred Compensation Plan Deferral Percentage Of Basic Salary
Deferred compensation plan deferral percentage of basic salary.
Deferred compensation plan deferral percentage of bonus
Deferred Compensation Plan Deferral Percentage Of Bonus
Deferred compensation plan deferral percentage of bonus.
Assets acquired and the weighted average useful life
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Provision for income taxes
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Effective income tax rate reconciliation to the statutory federal income tax rate
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Unrecognized tax benefits roll forward
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]
Fair value of assets measured on recurring basis
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Fair value of assets measured on recurring basis using unobservable inputs
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Contractual maturities of investments
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities [Abstract]
Due in one year or less, Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis
Due one year through five years, Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Amortized Cost Basis
Due after ten years, Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Amortized Cost Basis
Total, Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis
Due in one year or less, Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Fair Value
Due one year through five years, Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Fair Value
Due after ten years, Estimated Fair value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Fair Value
Total, Estimated fair value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Fair Value
Receivables
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Insurance Claims [Table]
Insurance Claims [Table]
Insurance Claims [Table]
Insurance Claims [Line Items]
Insurance Claims [Line Items]
Insurance Claims [Line Items]
Medical claims and benefits payable
Medical Claims and Benefits Payable
Medical Claims and Benefits Payable
Estimated discount percentage of final payment on claims incurred but not paid
Claims Incurred But Not Paid (IBNP) Liability, Estimated Discount Percentage of Final Payment
Claims Incurred But Not Paid (IBNP) Liability, Estimated Discount Percentage of Final Payment
Policy holder benefits prior percentage
prior period claims recognized
New members added
Health Care Organization, New Members Added
Health Care Organization, New Members Added
Groups of blind and disabled children members
Health Care Organization, Groups of Members
Health Care Organization, Groups of Members
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Contract rights and licenses
Summary of identified intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Cost
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net balance
Summary of denominators for the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Summary of future minimum rentals on non cancelable leases
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2014
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Next Twelve Months
2015
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Two Years
2016
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Three Years
2017
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Four Years
2018
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Five Years
Thereafter
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable Due Thereafter
Total minimum future rentals
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable
Share-Based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Long-Term Debt
Long-term Debt [Text Block]