That doesn't sound fair that you can own a paid off $10 million home in Beverly Hills and drive a new Lamborghini, and still get food stamps if you have less than $2,000 in liquid funds. Of course, most people who own a home and a car will have more than $2,000 in liquid funds.
Its not fair at all. I have friend that have all of their retirement in the banks with CD's etc because they don't trust 401k's and they would be ineligible as well. Life isn't fair, it just is.