Document and Entity Information (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 07, 2014 Class A Redeemable Common Shares [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 Class A Redeemable Common Shares [Member]	Mar. 07, 2014 Class B Redeemable Common Shares [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 Class B Redeemable Common Shares [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2013
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	dhc
Entity Registrant Name	DCP Holding CO
Entity Central Index Key	0001361025
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding			542	553	7,766	7,835
Entity Public Float		$ 6.9