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Document Information [Line Items]  
Document Type POS AM
Amendment Flag false
Entity Registrant Name CLOVER HEALTH INVESTMENTS, CORP. /DE
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Ex Transition Period false
Entity Small Business false
Entity Emerging Growth Company true
Entity Central Index Key 0001801170
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity Address, State or Province TN