ASSUMPTIONS PAGE
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5
INFLATION RATE** 0.00% 2.30% 2.40% 2.40% 2.40%
APPROXIMATED STATE PAY ADJUSTMENT 1.76% 1.76% 1.76% 1.76% 1.76%
FRINGE BENEFIT RATE - FULL-TIME  & PART-TIME EMPLOYEES 20.62% 20.62% 20.62% 20.62% 20.62%
ELIGIBLE FOR FRINGE BENEFITS (EXCLUDING HEALTH INSURANCE)***
FRINGE BENEFIT RATE - PART-TIME EMPLOYEES ( NO BENEFITS) 7.65% 7.65% 7.65% 7.65% 7.65%
Do not enter in assumption formula's in any spreadsheets.  They will calculate automatically.
HEALTH INSURANCE MONTHLY PREMIUMS: COST KEY HMO's
     (State share depending on plan) ALLIANCE ADVANTAGE Average Cost
     SINGLE $422 $220 $217.00
     EMPLOYEE + ONE $422 $328 $323.00
     FAMILY $422 $436 $430.00
     FAMILY - TWO STATE EMPLOYEES $422 $529 $521.00
** As forecasted by the WEFA Group
***  1.  For fringe benefit rates applicable to state police and 
           members of VaLors, contact the Commonwealth Competition Council
       2. These rates apply to  part-time, classifed employees who work at least 20 hours per week
Note:   The assumptions are periodically updated pursuant to General Assembly action and other factors.  When the
                assumptions change, updates will be made to the "Compete" software and distributed upon request.