Predicting Montana's Future (Current Balance: $112.0m)
Montana's fund will likely remain solvent, largely because of ample reserves, but increased claims have whittled down the fund, triggering an average tax increase on businesses from $281 to $482 per employee for 2010.
This news application is no longer being updated as of February 3, 2011. The historical data is still accurate.
| In the Clear: Montana's unemployment fund is solvent. |
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| 6 Month Projection | Unemployment Rate (November) | Net Income (December) | Avg. Weekly Benefit | % of Unemployed Receiving Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $89.4m | 7.1% | $-11.4m | $280.6 | 55.0% |
| National: 9% | Rank: 11 of 51 | Rank: 32 of 51 | Rank: 3 of 51 |
Unemployment Reserves (millions)
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Sources: Google Public Data, Department of Labor, Treasury Department.