I don't think he's referencing welfare but programs such as disability. It's not a knock against those with serious disabilities that prevent them from working

I don't think he's referencing welfare but programs such as disability. It's not a knock against those with serious disabilities that prevent them from working, but the individuals who sham the system to collect $3k /month in disability pay for their diabetes, and refuse to work. We ALL know someone with diabetes who doesn't sham, but there are lots who do.