Medicare Part D

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2010

Medicare Part D [Abstract]

Medicare Part D

6. MEDICARE PART D

As discussed in Note 2, we cover prescription drug benefits in accordance with Medicare Part D under multiple contracts with CMS. The consolidated balance sheets include the following amounts associated with Medicare Part D as of December 31, 2010 and 2009:

	2010						2009
	Risk Corridor Settlement			CMS Subsidies			Risk Corridor Settlement			CMS Subsidies
	(in thousands)
Other current assets	$	1,563		$	16,211		$	2,165		$	11,660
Trade accounts payable and accrued expenses		(389,203	)		(170,231	)		(146,750	)		(402,854	)
Net current liability	$	(387,640	)	$	(154,020	)	$	(144,585	)	$	(391,194	)