Raye Silvers is a Utah native who has studied social work, social sciences, and alternative healthcare modalities, and has worked in the non-profit sector for most of her professional career. Prior to joining UHPP in May 2023 she worked for many years helping low-income, unhoused, and justice involved people with substance use and mental health disorders access treatment services. She saw treatment outcomes improve significantly when Utah fully expanded Medicaid in 2020, because of greater access to behavioral health and medical care, and Medicaid funding for post-treatment services that helped clients stabilize in recovery and rebuild their lives. Healthcare access is essential to well-being in all areas of life, for everyone, regardless of their history or circumstances. She recognizes good health as a fundamental human right and enjoys helping Utahns obtain the healthcare coverage they need and deserve.
