Knowledge Blog Welcome to the Whatcom County Library System home on the web. For all your online library needs visit www.wcls.org http://wcls.org/Knowledge-Blog/ Fri, 07 Mar 2014 11:34:08 +0000 Joomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content Management en-gb Tax Forms http://wcls.org/tax-forms http://wcls.org/tax-forms  

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regan.robinson@wcls.org (Regan Robinson) Knowledge Blog Mon, 06 Jan 2014 23:10:36 +0000
Affordable Health Care http://wcls.org/affordable-health-care http://wcls.org/affordable-health-care Wa HealthPlanFinderThere is a new way to get health insurance in our state: Washington Healthplanfinder, a customer-friendly online marketplace.

All health plans offered through Washington Healthplanfinder include basic benefits like doctor visits, prescriptions, maternity care, emergency care and preventative care like cancer screenings and vaccinations.  No one will be denied coverage because they are sick or because they have a pre-existing condition.

And depending on how much you earn, you may qualify for tax credits or financial help to pay for co-pays and premiums.  Free and low-cost coverage is also available.

Visit www.wahealthplanfinder.org to learn more and enroll.

How do you sign up on the Washington Healthplanfinder Website?

You can Make an Appointment with a local organization to receive one-on-one, in-person assistance with purchasing a health plan online. The organizations providing this service are listed at this link.

You can call 1-855-wafinder (1-855-923-4633) and speak with a representative from Washington Healthplanfinder. **This service is free**

You can compare health insurance options and sign up online.  The website has a calculator to help you determine how much you will pay based upon your income.  **This service is free**


What should I know about Health Care Reform in 2014?

Courtesy of the Whatcom Alliance for Heath Advancement, here is a Q&A document about the basics of Health Care Reform in 2014. 


Other Useful Resources

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    regan.robinson@wcls.org (Regan Robinson) Knowledge Blog Fri, 30 Aug 2013 21:00:19 +0000
    Cherry Point Coal Terminal EIS Scoping http://wcls.org/cherry-point-coal-terminal-eis-scoping http://wcls.org/cherry-point-coal-terminal-eis-scoping An intensive EIS scoping for the Cherry Point coal terminal proposal was released July 31, by Washington State Department of Ecology, Whatcom County and the Army Corps of Engineers. Assessments include a rail transportation impact analysis for communities outside the project area, and an evaluation of greenhouse gases from terminal operations, rail and vessel traffic and end-use coal combustion. For more information:
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    regan.robinson@wcls.org (Regan Robinson) Knowledge Blog Thu, 01 Aug 2013 15:16:30 +0000
    Bellingham Herald http://wcls.org/bellingham-herald http://wcls.org/bellingham-herald regan.robinson@wcls.org (Regan Robinson) Knowledge Blog Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:42:55 +0000 Fix that snowmobile http://wcls.org/fix-that-snowmobile http://wcls.org/fix-that-snowmobile With your WCLS library card, you can freely access repair manuals for all types of engines using the Small Engine Repair database.  From home, work or school; wherever you have access to the internet; you have hundreds of full text repair manuals available 24/7.  Find the manual for your snowmobile, tractor, motorcycle, generator and more without leaving the comfort of your home or garage.]]> regan.robinson@wcls.org (Regan Robinson) Knowledge Blog Wed, 26 Dec 2012 17:33:28 +0000 Library Elf tracks your library books http://wcls.org/libraryelf http://wcls.org/libraryelf libraryelfWhatcom County Library System (WCLS) subscribes to Library Elf an internet service that allows you to voluntarily sign up to receive holds and overdue notices via text or email. Think of it as your personal library materials tracker for all of your families' library materials, or just your own. Families can even combine their cards and have all of their notices sent to a single cell phone number. Do you want more details about Library Elf?

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    geoff.fitzpatrick@wcls.org (Geoff Fitzpatrick) Knowledge Blog Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:17:34 +0000
    John Lennon http://wcls.org/john-lennon http://wcls.org/john-lennon books and more being published about the "smart" Beatle.  If you just want to hear the music, the library has the cds as well.]]> regan.robinson@wcls.org (Regan Robinson) Knowledge Blog Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:54:05 +0000 Does your vote for President count? http://wcls.org/does-your-vote-for-president-count http://wcls.org/does-your-vote-for-president-count National Archives and Records Administration since it is the department in charge of the Electoral College.]]> regan.robinson@wcls.org (Regan Robinson) Knowledge Blog Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:34:20 +0000 Say goodbye to political spin! http://wcls.org/say-goodbye-to-political-spin http://wcls.org/say-goodbye-to-political-spin spinFactcheck.org is a great resource for the election season!

    From factcheck.org:

    We are a nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. We monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases. Our goal is to apply the best practices of both journalism and scholarship, and to increase public knowledge and understanding.

    FactCheck.org is a project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania. The APPC was established by publisher and philanthropist Walter Annenberg to create a community of scholars within the University of Pennsylvania that would address public policy issues at the local, state and federal levels.

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    sarah.foster@wcls.org (Sarah Foster) Knowledge Blog Wed, 26 Sep 2012 20:54:12 +0000
    Nooksack Valley Heritage http://wcls.org/early-everson http://wcls.org/early-everson Nooksack Valley Heritage is a collection of historic material documenting the early culture and industry of Everson, Washington and nearby communities throughout the Nooksack River Valley in Northwest Washington State. The collection is a project of the Everson Public Library and the Friends of the Everson Public Library, funded by a grant from the Washington State Library. Over 400 historic photos have been digitalized and are freely available online, along with photos from other Washington State communities.]]> regan.robinson@wcls.org (Regan Robinson) Knowledge Blog Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:28:49 +0000
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