Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Receivables, Net) (Details) (USD $) In Millions | Aug. 28, 2011 | Aug. 29, 2010 |
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| Vendor receivables, and other | $ 487 | $ 448 |
| Reinsurance receivables | 201 | 196 |
| Receivables from government entities | 98 | 64 |
| Other receivables | 96 | 103 |
| Third-party pharmacy receivables | 86 | 75 |
| Allowance for doubtful accounts | (3) | (2) |
| Receivables, Net | $ 965 | $ 884 |
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- Definition Receivables From governmental entities consisting of various tax related items.
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- Definition Receivables due from member's insurance companies for the amount above their co-pay, which is collected at the point-of-sale.
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- Definition Receivables due from vendors that may be used to settle related payables due to vendors.
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- Definition A valuation allowance for trade and other receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Carrying amounts due as of the balance sheet date from parties or arising from transactions not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The total amount due to the entity within one year of the balance sheet date (or one operating cycle, if longer) from outside sources, including trade accounts receivable, notes and loans receivable, as well as any other types of receivables, net of allowances established for the purpose of reducing such receivables to an amount that approximates their net realizable value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Receivables currently due from reinsurers for ceded claims paid. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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