Pay Plans Summary

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The following chart summarizes the differences between the four retirement plans.

Retirement Plan	Basis	Multiplier	COLA	Readjustment	Bonus
Final Pay	Final basic pay	2.5% per year	CPI
High-36	Average of highest 36 months of basic pay	2.5% per year	CPI
CBS/REDUX	Average of highest 36 months of basic pay
Disability	Either Final Pay or High-36 as appropriate