It's important to realize what exactly basic income is, because it's a somewhat vague concept. People typically mix two different concepts, the amount of income

It's important to realize what exactly basic income is, because it's a somewhat vague concept. People typically mix two different concepts, the amount of income redistribution (how much money goes to welfare) and the structure of it (who's eligable, etc.). What people usually call basic income is different from current systems in these points: - It's automatic, no paperwork or going to authorities. - It's simple, everyone gets the same amount - disabled people, people with children, etc. - The income jump from unemployment to employment is higher. But I don't think the difference is that big. Just modify a few parameters of the current system, perhaps change the level of income redistriubution to your liking and you have basic income.