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Benefits

The benefits office is here to provide knowledge and guidance to our employees on the wide array of integrated services, designed to support their overall well-being during their career and moments that matter. These services include benefits inquiries, leaves, worker's compensation, accommodations, and wellness
 
Whether it's accessing the full spectrum of services and benefits available at UC Merced or receiving personalized assistance during pivotal moments, our office is dedicated to ensuring that everyone receives the support they need.

Fax: 866-981-7732

 

 
Benefits 
Benefits@ucmerced.edu               

 

 
  • General Benefit Inquiries     
  • Submit Benefit Documents
  • Workers Compensation
  • Retirement Inquires 
 
 
Leaves of Absence
  • General Leaves of Absence Inquiries
  • Submit Leave Documents
  • COVID Inquiries

 

 
 
 
 
Allison Swanson
Benefits Analyst
(209) 285-7317
  • General Benefits and Retirement Inquiries
  • Leave of Absence
  • Workers Compensation Intake & TRTW
  • Medicare Inquiries
  • Prior Service Verification
  • Reduced Fee Enrollment 
  • Unemployment/EDD
  • Wellness 
        School of Engineering
        School of Natural Sciences
        School Social Science/Humanities/Arts
        VC - Chief Operating Officer
        Campus Control/Financial & Admin 
     

Phikoun Khamchanh
Benefits Analyst
pkhamchanh@ucmerced.edu
(209) 201-9457

  • Leave of Absence 
  • Benefits/Health Care Facilitator
  • Workers Compensation 
  • Accommodations
  • Retirement 
  • Wellness 
          School of Engineering
          School of Natural Sciences
          School Social Science/Humanities/Arts
          VC - Chief Operating Officer
          Campus Control/Financial & Admin 
     
Lisa Alejandre
Benefits Analyst
lalejandre@ucmerced.edu
(209) 201-6115
  • General Benefits and Retirement Inquiries
  • Leave of Absence
  • Workers Compensation Intake & TRTW
  • Medicare Inquiries
  • Prior Service Verification
  • Reduced Fee Enrollment 
  • Unemployment/EDD
  • Wellness 
         Chancellors Organization
          VC - Student Affairs
          VC- External Relations Officer
          Provost (Proper/OIT)
          Campuswide Program
          University Extension/Research
 

 

     
Sana Ramzan
Benefits Analyst
(209) 355-7178
  • Leave of Absence                           
  • Benefits/Health Care Facilitator
  • Workers Compensation
  • Accommodations
  • Retirement
  • Wellness

 

          Chancellors Organization
          VC - Student Affairs
          VC- External Relations Officer
          Provost (Proper/OIT)
          Campuswide Program
          University Extension/Research
     
Ali Kalmin
Director, Benefits and Leaves
(209) 201-9236