Sale of Accounts Receivable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026	Sep. 30, 2026	Feb. 28, 2026
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounts receivable purchase amount permitted under the agreement			$ 4,250
Participating interest	$ 1,000
Net cash proceeds	970
Sale of accounts receivable	$ 30
Stand-alone Part D risk sharing programs receivables		$ 2,668
Accounts receivable purchase agreement permitted amount, remaining		$ 3,250

2025 Plan Year Stand-Alone Part D Risk-Sharing Programs Receivable

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