| Document and Entity Information | Jun. 27, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Information, Former Legal or Registered Name | Anthem,Inc. |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001156039 |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 27, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Elevance Health, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | IN |
| Entity File Number | 001-16751 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 35-2145715 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 220 Virginia Ave |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Indianapolis |
| Entity Address, State or Province | IN |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 46204 |
| City Area Code | (800) |
| Local Phone Number | 331-1476 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | ELV |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
