CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income	$ 4,327		$ 31,480		$ 28,707		$ 59,538
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized (losses) gains on available-for-sale securities	70	[1]	(70)	[1]	113	[1]	(147)	[1]
Comprehensive income	4,397		31,410		28,820		59,391
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest	(659)				(1,999)
Comprehensive income attributable to Magellan Health, Inc.	$ 5,056		$ 31,410		$ 30,819		$ 59,391

[1] Net of income tax (benefit) provision of $(47) and $46 for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2014, respectively, and $(99) and $75 for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2014, respectively.