Why is there even talk about something called "universal basic i

Seaville - Why is there even talk about something called "universal basic income" it really sounds like a glorified welfare system, why would we add another government agency(more cost) to give money away when the current welfare system could simply be expanded ? Maybe so people can receive free money without associating themselves as "welfare" people, this is simply another step towards communism, it's not how this country was founded and the idea will either fail or simply just divide this country further.