Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Schedule of Investments [Text Block] (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments	$ 4	$ (356)	$ 64	$ (28)
Ebix Health Exchange Member | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Related Party Transaction, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses from Transactions with Related Party	361	$ 423	762	899
Lead Generation Company Member | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Related Party Transaction, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses from Transactions with Related Party				$ 1,507
Other Investments
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount	2,022		2,022
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities | Ebix Health Exchange Member
Due to Related Parties	$ 94		$ 94		$ 163