Priority Health’s Megan Schmidt receives national recognition for impact on health benefits industry

(Grand Rapids, Mich. – October 25, 2022) Megan Schmidt, senior vice president of employer solutions for Priority Health, has been selected to join the inaugural class of BenefitsPRO Luminaries, a national recognition that celebrates top-performing individuals and organizations that strive to transform the health benefits industry.

Schmidt is one of seven individuals to be recognized nationally in the leadership category, and she is the only individual from Michigan to be selected for this recognition.

Honorees were chosen by a panel of industry experts based on several factors, including how impactful their work has been and their dedication toward modernizing the benefits business, as well as achievements in the areas of leadership, diversity and inclusion, education and communication.

“Being selected for this recognition is an honor, and I feel grateful to be in the good company of such talented colleagues and organizations that lead with innovation and care,” said Schmidt. “I am proud to lead a team of dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to provide employers with the best resources and tools to keep their workforce healthy and productive. This recognition reflects their solid, and very important, work.”

Schmidt, who has more than 20 years of industry experience, will be featured in the November issue of BenefitsPRO Magazine. Schmidt leads Priority Health’s employer solutions commercial line of business that serves employers across Michigan and heads a market-focused team that strives to deliver personalized health made simple, affordable and exceptional

“This year’s honorees exemplify how leading benefits professionals are moving their industries toward a brighter future and producing meaningful results in the areas that matter most to employers, employees and the future of the benefits and health care landscape,” said Paul Wilson, editor-in-chief of BenefitsPRO, a leading insurance-industry news and events outlet.

About Priority Health:

With over 30 years in business, Priority Health is the second largest health plan in Michigan, offering an extensive portfolio of health benefits options for employer groups and individuals, including Medicare and Medicaid plans. Serving more than 1.3 million members each year and offering a broad network of primary care physicians in Michigan, Priority Health continues to be recognized as a leader for quality, customer service, transparency and product innovation. Learn more about affordable, quality health coverage options from Priority Health.