It's one of those things where it's good in theory, but implemented horribly. The only two answers I see to it are either we abolish such programs because they're too easily abused, or we completely revamp them to make it near impossible for them to be abused.

For example, if you want SNAP, Medicaid, Section 8 housing vouchers, etc. You should be under much stricter scrutiny and be required to actively look for employment (Like how when you apply for unemployment after being laid off you have to turn in a certain amount of job applications and references every week/month to keep your benefits.)

Of course there ARE exceptions, like people who are wards of the state because they're mentally or physically incompetent and have no care takers, or people who are actually disabled and CAN'T work, etc.

But overall, the biggest problem is that the system is too easy to abuse. If you want these benefits, it should be much harder to get them, and prove you need them. And unless you have extenuating circumstances, you shouldn't be on these programs forever. You should have to actively look for employment or a way to better yourself, and there should be a cutoff date where you have to renew your participation and undergo another review to see if you continue to qualify for participation in the programs.

That would cut down on those stupid types that live in poverty, but wear name brand clothing, have expensive cars, etc. While living in a crap hole with no food, insurance, sub par or no employment, etc. I'm sure we all know the type I'm talking about.