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Consolidated Statement Of Comprehensive Earnings (USD $)
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Jun. 30, 2013
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| Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||||
| Net earnings (loss) | $ 48,126 | $ 39,011 | $ 80,473 | $ 61,922 |
| Reclassification adjustment, net of tax | 29 | (27) | (709) | (162) |
| Change in unrealized (loss) gain on investments, net of tax | 2,799 | (8,934) | 5,543 | (9,088) |
| Other comprehensive earnings (loss) | 2,828 | (8,961) | 4,834 | (9,250) |
| Comprehensive earnings (loss) | 50,954 | 30,050 | 85,307 | 52,672 |
| Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest | (737) | (473) | (1,373) | (564) |
| Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Centene Corporation | $ 51,691 | $ 30,523 | $ 86,680 | $ 53,236 |
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Amount after tax of increase (decrease) in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from net income and other comprehensive income, attributable to parent entity. Excludes changes in equity resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax of (increase) decrease in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from net income and other comprehensive income, attributable to noncontrolling interests. Excludes changes in equity resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax of increase (decrease) in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from net income and other comprehensive income. Excludes changes in equity resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax of other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to parent entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax of reclassification adjustment from accumulated other comprehensive income for unrealized gain (loss) realized upon the sale of available-for-sale securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax, before reclassification adjustments, of unrealized holding gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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