Actually, it's worse than that right now for many on welfare, as they face the "benefits cliff". Inflation is rampant and some low wage earners are getting modest increases to keep up with inflation, but this increase is subsequently pinching their benefits.
so... if would be better for them if they never had those benefits how?
This has been debated ad nasuem in America since at least the 60s. It depends on your philosophy both economic and political.