Note 18. 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, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Details
TOTAL REVENUES	$ 42,946	$ 37,590	$ 37,373	$ 35,360	$ 29,371	$ 26,805	$ 23,475	$ 22,234	$ 153,269	$ 101,885	$ 88,038
Net income	886	904	1,705	923	7,420	1,274	551	1,297	4,418	10,542	3,184
Less: Net income attributable to the non-controlling interest	(349)	(201)	(201)	(232)	(262)	(268)	(242)	(178)	(983)	(950)	(690)
Net income attributable to American Independence Corp.	$ 537	$ 703	$ 1,504	$ 691	$ 7,158	$ 1,006	$ 309	$ 1,119	$ 3,435	$ 9,592	$ 2,494
Basic income per share attributable to American Independence Corp. common stockholders	$ 0.07	$ 0.09	$ 0.19	$ 0.09	$ 0.87	$ 0.12	$ 0.04	$ 0.14	$ 0.43	$ 1.16	$ 0.29
Diluted income per share attributable to American Independence Corp. common stockholders	$ 0.07	$ 0.09	$ 0.19	$ 0.09	$ 0.87	$ 0.12	$ 0.04	$ 0.14	$ 0.43	$ 1.16	$ 0.29