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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 
  • Accommodations Inquires 
 
  
Leaves of Absence
  • General Leaves of Absence Inquiries
  • Submit Leave Documents

 

  
 
 
  
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
  • VC- Chief Finance & Admin Officer
  • Chancellor's Org - HR/Risk
  • Campus Control/Financial & Admin
  • Auxiliary - Campus Card, AVC Fiscal Innovation, ECEC, Transportation
      

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
  • VC- Chief Finance & Admin Officer
  • Chancellor's Org - HR/Risk
  • Campus Control/Financial & Admin 
  • Auxiliary - Campus Card, AVC Fiscal Innovation, ECEC, Transportation
 
     
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
  • VC - Research
  • VC - OIT
  • Provost 
  • Campuswide Program
  • University Extension/Research
  • Auxiliary - Dining, Housing, Hospitality, Retail, and Residence Ed.
 
     
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
  • VC - Research
  • VC - OIT
  • Provost 
  • Campuswide Program
  • University Extension/Research
  • Auxiliary - Dining, Housing, Hospitality, Retail, and Residence Ed.
     
Ali Kalmin
Director, Benefits and Leaves
(209) 201-9236