He should definitely report the changes. You have until the 10th of the month following the change to report and be in compliance. Under the table/cash income still counts as income for welfare programs. The MA limit is $1616/month for one, so he will remain eligible. His SNAP could change, but the addition of rent is a biggie. And his income is still pretty low, so I'm guessing he'll only see a small decrease after the other deductions (earned income, shelter, and standard deduction they give). He will definitely lose the $95 COVID benefits, because those end this month. Source: was a welfare caseworker lol. Hope this is helpful!