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Organizational Efficiency Plan (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2013
Organizational Efficiency Plan Activity [Line Items]    
Caption that includes restructuring charges Other operating expenses  
Organizational Efficiency Cost Reduction 2013 Plan [Member]    
Organizational Efficiency Plan Activity [Line Items]    
Charge   $ 60us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
/ us-gaap_RestructuringPlanAxis
= ci_OrganizationalEfficiencyCostReduction2013PlanMember
Balance, March 31, 21us-gaap_RestructuringReserve
/ us-gaap_RestructuringPlanAxis
= ci_OrganizationalEfficiencyCostReduction2013PlanMember
 
Restructuring charge, net of tax   $ 40ci_RestructuringChargesNetOfTax
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= ci_OrganizationalEfficiencyCostReduction2013PlanMember