Note 11: Claims Payable

Claims payable includes claims reported as of the end of the reporting period, including estimates for IBNR, due to third parties for health care services provided to members. Activity in the liability for claims payable and healthcare expenses was as follows:

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Estimates for incurred claims are based on historical enrollment and cost trends while also taking into consideration operational changes. Future and actual results typically differ from estimates. Differences could result from an overall change in medical expenses per member, changes in member mix or simply due to the addition of new members.