Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information Document | May 08, 2020 | Apr. 28, 2020 |
Entity Information [Line Items] | ||
Document Type | 8-K | |
Document Period End Date | May 8, 2020 | |
Entity Registrant Name | HMS HOLDINGS CORP. | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001196501 | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
Entity File Number | 0-50194 | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 11-3656261 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 5615 High Point Drive | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Irving | |
Entity Address, State or Province | TX | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 75038 | |
City Area Code | 214 | |
Local Phone Number | 453-3000 | |
Entity Information, Former Legal or Registered Name | Not Applicable | |
Written Communications | false | |
Soliciting Material | false | |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock $0.01 par value | |
Trading Symbol | HMSY | |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |