For UAW-represented Employees in the PX bargaining unit
University of California Postdoctoral Scholars represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW) are eligible for reimbursement of some childcare expenses through a program established in the PX collective bargaining agreement between UC and the UAW. The program described below is effective October 1, 2023
Fact Sheet: Postdoctoral Scholars Childcare Reimbursement Program
Postdoctoral Scholar Childcare Reimbursement Form for UAW-Represented (PX) Employees (UBEN-255)
UC Merced Childcare Reimbursement Information
Completed UBEN-255 forms must be submitted quarterly to academicpersonnel@ucmerced.edu. Please include (a) receipt(s) for all requested expenses with the following: child(ren)’s name(s), period of coverage (start and end dates) and the date and amount paid for the dates being reimbursed.
Postdoctoral Scholars (PX) Childcare Reimbursement Application Deadlines:
| Dates Expenses Incurred | Submission Deadline Date |
| October 1 – December 31 | Submit no later than January 31 |
| January 1 – March 31 | Submit no later than April 30 |
| April 1 – June 30 | Submit no later than July 31 |
| July 1 – September 30 | Submit no later than October 31 |
