| Cover Page | Aug. 06, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 06, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | EHEALTH, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-33071 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 56-2357876 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 13620 RANCH ROAD 620 N, SUITE A250 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | AUSTIN |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 78717 |
| City Area Code | 737 |
| Local Phone Number | 248-2340 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Trading Symbol | EHTH |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001333493 |
