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Related Party Transactions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Transactions
13. Related Party Transactions
We have an equity investment in a medical service provider that provides certain vision services to our members. We account for this investment under the equity method of accounting because we have an ownership interest in the investee that confers significant influence over operating and financial policies of the investee. As of both June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010, our carrying amount for this investment totaled $4.4 million. For the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, we paid $6.6 million, and $5.3 million, respectively, for medical service fees to this provider. For the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, we paid $11.9 million, and $9.7 million, respectively, for medical service fees to this provider.