Benefits

Benefits are an important part of your University of California compensation package and the University offers one of the finest benefits programs available. The Benefits Office provides Faculty and Staff with support regarding all University-sponsored Health & Welfare and Retirement benefits. The Benefits Office sponsors Benefits Fairs, Retirement Workshops, and Benefits Orientations, and provides assistance with benefits enrollments and changes, leaves of absence, and health care facilitation.

Benefits Office Contacts

Email:   benefits@ucmerced.edu
Phone: (209) 228-2363 (CAT-BENE)
Fax:     (209) 228-8586

Staff:
Janis Patten, Benefits Manager/Worker’s Compensation Manager
Elise McMillen, Benefits Analyst