Is that fuzzy math again? No, she's not getting by on $11k/yr with just a pension and SS. Besides her heating aid perk, how much do all her other government freebies add up to? How about she cover those drafty windows and doors to keep the cold out? If things are so bad, where's her family or are they also complaining about the mean ol' government cutting their beanies? Sorry, lady, but there are taxpayers out here who aren't on the dole who are bringing in the same amount per person.
Pension + Social Security should be AT LEAST 20K. Being a trailer and her retirement age, there’s no property tax and nearly no other income taxes. 20K for one person who owns their home, the rest of her costs should be low to minimal. 20K should leave her enough, depending on medical costs, to pay for heating oil AND all other living expenses.