| Cover | Aug. 03, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 03, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Signify Health, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-40028 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 85-3481223 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 800 Connecticut Avenue |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Norwalk |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CT |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 06854 |
| City Area Code | 203 |
| Local Phone Number | 541-4600 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | SGFY |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001828182 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
