Michele WegnerDirector of Account Management and Account Executive
Areas of Expertise
- Employee Benefits
- Account Management
- HR Technology
Qualifications
- 20 years of experience in Health Insurance
- Life and Health Insurance Licenses
- License 0G88729
Michele has been in the health insurance industry for 20 years and counting. Resourceful and solutions-oriented, Michele has a natural ability to build relationships and help clients achieve their objectives. Michele enjoys getting to know her clients and learning more about their needs.
Before coming on with Aston Sharp, Michele started her career in the call center at Health Net Inc. in 2002 working with members. Through the years she made her way to the sales department, first in new sales, then to go on as a group service representative in the large group segment and finally landing in the major account segment managing employer groups such as SCE, Mattel and AT&T to name a few.
Michele’s responsibilities include, first and foremost, account management across all of Aston Sharp’s departments, including employee-sponsored health insurance as well as new case implementation. She is also considered a benefits SME (subject matter expert). Her expertise in benefits knowledge comes from her long tenure working at a health carrier.
Latest Blog Posts
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Compensation Conversations: What Employers Should Know About Pay Discussions
Dear HR Manager Several employees have started openly comparing salaries. Their manager is concerned because some employees have discovered differences in pay. Should we ask them to stop discussing compensation? — Caught in the Compensation Conversation Dear Caught, The salary conversations themselves may not be the problem. The larger issue may be what employees are
September 20, 2026 -
Caring for Others Without Losing Yourself
Caregiving is a reality for millions of Americans. It may mean helping an aging parent get to appointments, supporting a spouse through an illness, caring for a child with additional needs, or regularly helping a friend or relative who can’t manage everything on their own. Recent research shows just how demanding these responsibilities can be.
September 20, 2026 -
September Compliance Q&A: Key Section 125, QLE & HSA/HDHP Guidance
9.3.26 | HEALTH PLAN RATE INCREASE FOR COBRA PARTICIPANTS Q. For 2027, is telemedicine still allowed to be a $0 copay on HSA/HDHP plans?A. Yes, the One Big Beautiful Bill made the telehealth safe harbor permanent. Employers are free to offer no-cost telehealth services as part of an HDHP without jeopardizing the ability to make HSA contributions.
September 20, 2026