Benjamin Fulgencio-Turner is the Director for Coverage and Connections at the Primary Care Coalition of Montgomery County (PCC). He is responsible for initiatives that strengthen connections between local government, health care providers, social service providers, and the community members that these institutions serve. He has worked to develop new initiatives that allow providers to more deeply engage with their patients’ social determinants of health, such as food security, housing, and job opportunities.
Mr Fulgencio-Turner has supported implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties since enrollment began in 2013. His work includes data systems management, evaluation, and trainings for local enrollment assisters, as well as the development of new health insurance literacy tools that target communities with limited English proficiency and little experience in the health care setting.
Prior to joining the PCC, Mr. Fulgencio-Turner’s work and education centered on health equity for low-income families and immigrant communities. His experience includes work as a community organizer, at a local safety-net clinic, and in policy advocacy for national immigration reform. He holds a Master’s in Public Policy from Georgetown University with a focus on local safety-net health care systems.