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Here is a link to the complete text  US Code Title 42 Section 1396p

Here is the crucial exerpt:

1396p (d) Treatment of trust amounts:  .......................................................................

  • (4) This subsection shall not apply to any of the following trusts:
    • (A) A trust containing the assets of an individual under age 65
      who is disabled (as defined in section 1382c(a)(3) of this title)
      and which is established for the benefit of such individual by a
      parent, grandparent, legal guardian of the individual, or a court
      if the State will receive all amounts remaining in the trust upon
      the death of such individual up to an amount equal to the total
      medical assistance paid on behalf of the individual under a State
      plan under this subchapter.

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