Social benefits are not a 'handout' if they are enforced through law and democratic agreement. Everyone in most democratic societies agrees that human life has inherent value, and so they agree to pool their resources and make sure everyone has some kind of basic livelihood.
A handout normally refers to some rich individual giving money to someone or of the kindness of their heart.
A handout normally refers to some rich individual giving money to someone or of the kindness of their heart.