Not only social work, but also large corporations have been dealing with the concept of universal basic income for some time now. How can we shape the future of work 4.0? Arguments for or against a basic income that ensures existence are mostly based on social justice or inequality. But would a universal basic income also have an impact on our health? The author Manuel Schwab addresses this largely overlooked question. He distinguishes between public and individual health. Health, work, and social inequality are complex issues that do not simply coexist. There are numerous intersections that would be affected by a universal basic income. Manuel Schwab sheds light on these interactions and provides a forecast for their effects.