> if the introduction of a UBI was followed by a drastic reduction (or complete elimination) of the means-tested system we know today, As I understand it, that

> if the introduction of a UBI was followed by a drastic reduction (or complete elimination) of the means-tested system we know today, As I understand it, that elimination is part of the point of UBI. The MTBs are no longer needed. Why do you think hunger would be caused by UBI? At worst, I would expects those who already depend on MTBs would be in the same position they are in today.