Ssi reform

SSI is making recipients live in poverty. They only get 950.00 after rent is paid food and utilities there is nothing left but pennys. They can’t work. They require assistance with daily living. How are they supposed to survive ? They are not supposed to get help from family or the government wants the money paid back to them. They can’t have any assets. But they will try to take 100 out of their check? I just don’t understand this world. Live under the poverty level times 100!!