Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Net earnings	$ 3,256	$ 3,629	$ 13,417	$ 10,571
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Gross unrealized gains on investment securities during the period	148	230	919	1,243
Income tax effect	(37)	(53)	(214)	(285)
Total unrealized gains, net of tax	111	177	705	958
Gross reclassification adjustment for net realized gains included in net earnings	(21)	(69)	(50)	(70)
Income tax effect	5	16	12	16
Total reclassification adjustment, net of tax	(16)	(53)	(38)	(54)
Total foreign currency translation losses	(39)	(560)	(1,583)	(453)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	56	(436)	(916)	451
Comprehensive income	3,312	3,193	12,501	11,022
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(84)	(91)	(226)	(273)
Comprehensive income attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders	$ 3,228	$ 3,102	$ 12,275	$ 10,749