CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Net income (loss)	$ (7,761)	$ 25,778	$ 3,726	$ 54,485
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized (losses) gains on available-for-sale securities	53	(111)	29	2
Comprehensive income (loss)	(7,708)	25,667	3,755	54,487
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest	47	(1,355)	(397)	(3,354)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Magellan Health, Inc.	$ (7,755)	$ 27,022	$ 4,152	$ 57,841