MAAS Clinic offers hope to Florida people losing health insurance coverage

TALLAHASSEE, Florida – The Muslim American Social Services Clinic (MASS Clinic) has proven to be a valuable resource for uninsured adults in Northeast Florida.

It provides free health care and a range of social services to help patients lead healthier lives.

The clinic is led by a dedicated team of volunteers committed to helping those in need and is supported by 50 physicians and administrators.

The MASS Clinic was founded in 2010 by Faisal Sayed, who was inspired by his own experiences growing up in poverty in Mumbai.

It has facilities for psychological counseling, nutrition classes, assistance with Medicaid applications and other services.

The MASS Clinic estimates it has saved $4 million in emergency room costs by treating chronic conditions before they escalate.

The clinic partners with the nonprofit organization WeCareJax to connect patients with volunteer providers and hospitals for specialized care.

JaxCareConnect, which helps uninsured adults in Duval County find primary care, has made nearly a quarter of its referrals to MASS Clinic since 2021.

The MAAS Clinic is seeing an increase in demand as continuous Medicaid coverage provided during the pandemic is phased out.

The clinic is supported by foundations, nonprofit organizations and donations. Their next goal is to fund a mobile clinic for underserved rural communities.

Now in its 13th year, the clinic has seen 31,000 patient visits to date and is experiencing an increase in demand.

With an estimated 920,000 Floridians at risk of losing their health insurance coverage in the coming months, the MAAS Clinic remains their only hope.