North Broward News

Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, representing Florida's 20th district, recently shared several updates and announcements through her social media platform. Her messages addressed office closures for the Thanksgiving holiday, healthcare benefits for seniors, and foster care issues in Florida.

On November 27, 2024, Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick announced that "Our D.C., Tamarac, and West Palm Beach offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. We wish you and your family a restful and safe Thanksgiving!" This closure is in observance of the national holiday.

Later that day at 16:48 UTC, she highlighted a significant development in healthcare policy by stating that "Out-of-pocket prescription costs for America’s seniors are now capped at $2,000 a year. Don’t wait to get covered: visit https://t.co/2zDD5gvM5c to get started before the Open Enrollment period ends December 7." This announcement aims to encourage eligible individuals to take advantage of the capped prescription costs during the open enrollment period.

In another post on November 27 at 19:02 UTC, Cherfilus-McCormick addressed foster care challenges in Florida. She noted that "Florida has the second highest number of foster care placements, with 22,493 kids waiting to find safety and stability. Every child deserves to grow up with a home and the love and support of a family. Adopting can change the course of our kids' lives." The congresswoman emphasized adoption as a vital solution during National Adoption Month.