Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Nov. 01, 2019 |
Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000019411 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Nov. 1, 2019 |
Entity File Number | 1-6639 |
Entity Registrant Name | MAGELLAN HEALTH INC |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
Entity Tax Identificatoin Number | 58-1076937 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 4801 E. Washington Street |
Entity Address, City or Town | Phoenix |
Entity Address, State or Province | AZ |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 85034 |
City Area Code | 800 |
Local Phone Number | 642-1716 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
Trading Symbol | MGLN |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Amendment Flag | false |