HOSPIRA INC | 2013 | FY | 3


Actuarial weighted average assumptions for Hospira's plans used in determining pension and medical and dental plan information, using a measurement date of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, are as follows:
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
U.S.
Plans
 
Non-U.S.
Plans
 
U.S.
Plans
 
Non-U.S.
Plans
 
U.S.
Plans
 
Non-U.S.
Plans
Weighted average assumptions used to determine
  benefit obligations at the measurement date:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discount rate
4.8
%
 
5.5
%
 
4.0
%
 
5.3
%
 
4.2
%
 
6.0
%
Expected aggregate average long-term change in compensation
%
 
3.3
%
 
%
 
2.5
%
 
%
 
2.6
%
Weighted average assumptions used to determine
  net benefit cost for the year:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discount rate
4.0
%
 
5.3
%
 
4.2
%
 
6.0
%
 
5.3
%
 
6.3
%
Expected aggregate average long-term change in
  compensation
%
 
2.8
%
 
%
 
2.6
%
 
%
 
2.8
%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets
6.8
%
 
7.6
%
 
7.0
%
 
7.2
%
 
7.5
%
 
6.8
%

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