The Spark

the Voice of
The Communist League of Revolutionary Workers–Internationalist

“The emancipation of the working class will only be achieved by the working class itself.”
— Karl Marx

Healthcare or Rent?

Sep 2, 2024

Medicaid (government insurance for low income people) is not an option for people with bills to pay! For a single person to qualify for Medicaid in Illinois, they can’t make more than $1,366 a month (and $1,845 for a couple)! As of August 2024, the average rent for a studio apartment in Chicago, Illinois is $1,490 per month, according to Apartments.com.

Capitalism gives people choices: the choice between healthcare and rent!