It would never stop at that.
Some years ago, I read Elton John was in financial trouble. He was going to have to reduce his monthly budget for cut, fresh flowers which, at that time, was $50,000 per month.
Many people would simply look to live beyond their means to acquire more luxuries so they would press politicians for continuing increases in the amounts of hand-outs.
When money is disconnected from work, there is no appreciation for any limits to welfare.
You are right. This at least now won’t happen. In ten years, possibly if the country continues down the path they are on and craziesiez like AOC become the norm.