Alpharetta, GA – May 2, 2025 — CarynHealth, a leader in cloud-based health benefits administration, has announced the appointment of Chris Michelson as President. With a track record of success in scaling health insurance distribution and driving innovation across the healthcare and technology sectors, Michelson brings a strong combination of strategic vision and operational leadership to his new role.
Michelson joins CarynHealth at a pivotal time as the company expands its footprint in delivering ACA alternatives and other next-generation health coverage solutions. His experience spans two decades across insurance, technology, and performance marketing — giving him unique insight into the evolving needs of consumers, agents, and employers alike.
At CarynHealth, Michelson will spearhead initiatives to bring affordable, flexible, and transparent coverage options to market, particularly in the under-65 and non-traditional insurance space. This includes scaling distribution of health-sharing products, ICHRA-based offerings, and employer-focused benefit models — all delivered through CarynHealth’s modern SaaS platform. His role will also encompass optimizing internal operations and deepening partnerships with digital health operators, agencies, and employer groups nationwide.
“Today’s healthcare landscape demands bold thinking and better options,” said Michelson. “We’re focused on meeting people where they are with smarter, more affordable coverage alternatives that break away from legacy insurance models — and delivering those solutions at scale through technology.”
Michelson’s appointment reflects CarynHealth’s commitment to building an executive team with deep industry experience and a forward-leaning vision. His leadership is expected to drive meaningful growth, both by advancing the company’s technology platform and by building out high-performing distribution models that unlock access to coverage for underserved populations.
About CarynHealth
CarynHealth is a health benefits administration company based in Alpharetta, Georgia, offering flexible, cloud-based technology to simplify and streamline how organizations manage health benefits. Serving over 65,000 lives and processing hundreds of thousands of enrollments annually, the CarynHealth platform powers affordable, personalized coverage experiences across health cost sharing, ICHRA, ACA alternatives, and other emerging models of care.