Net Loss Per Share - Reconciliation of the Numerator and Denominator Used in the Calculation of Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Numerator:
Net income (loss)	$ (113,752)	$ (39,221)	$ (150,993)	$ (46,481)
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests	(69,933)	(27,217)	(93,691)	(32,390)
Net income (loss) attributable to GoHealth, Inc.	$ (43,819)	$ (12,004)	$ (57,302)	$ (14,091)
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding — basic (in shares)	124,440	102,300	120,346	97,349
Effect of dilutive securities (in shares)	0	0	0	0
Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding—diluted	124,440	102,300	120,346	97,349
Net loss per share of Class A common stock — basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.35)	$ (0.12)	$ (0.48)	$ (0.14)
Net loss per share of Class A common stock — diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.35)	$ (0.12)	$ (0.48)	$ (0.14)