Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Rural Floor Provision) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	2 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement [Abstract]
Litigation settlement amount	$ 40.6	$ 40.6
Litigation settlement expense		7.8	7.8
Gain related to litigation settlement		$ 21.7	$ 21.7
Gain related to litigation settlement, per diluted share		$ 0.28	$ 0.28

The net proceeds or assets obtained in excess of (less than) the net carrying amount of assets recorded, or assets distributed and liabilities assumed less than (in excess of) estimated litigation liability extinguished, in settlement of a litigation matter. Represents (for other than an insurance entity in its normal claims settlement process), the amount of income (expense), net of tax, recognized in the period to settle pending or threatened litigation and insurance claims.

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