Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

If the special needs trust is considered a third party SNT then Medi-Cal reimbursement is NOT required. For example, a parent who creates a SNT for their disabled child with the parent's property constitutes a third party SNT.

However, a first party SNT IS subject to Medi-Cal reimbursement. A first party SNT is a trust in which the person with the disability transfers his or her own assets into the trust.