Note 19. Quarterly Data (unaudited): Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
TOTAL REVENUES	$ 29,371	$ 26,805	$ 23,475	$ 22,234	$ 21,377	$ 22,969	$ 21,970	$ 21,722	$ 101,885	$ 88,038	$ 89,404
Net income	7,420	1,274	551	1,297	640	1,063	424	1,057	10,542	3,184	2,982
Less: Net income attributable to the non-controlling interest	(262)	(268)	(242)	(178)	(133)	(150)	(287)	(120)	(950)	(690)	(883)
Net income attributable to American Independence Corp.	$ 7,158	$ 1,006	$ 309	$ 1,119	$ 507	$ 913	$ 137	$ 937	$ 9,592	$ 2,494	$ 2,099
Basic income per share attributable to American Independence Corp. common stockholders	$ 0.87	$ 0.12	$ 0.04	$ 0.14	$ 0.06	$ 0.11	$ 0.02	$ 0.11	$ 1.16	$ 0.29	$ 0.25
Diluted income per share attributable to American Independence Corp. common stockholders	$ 0.87	$ 0.12	$ 0.04	$ 0.14	$ 0.06	$ 0.11	$ 0.02	$ 0.11	$ 1.16	$ 0.29	$ 0.25