ODP Issues Clarification of MA 51 Completion, Shares Revised Guidelines

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 025-109 to provide clarification about the completion of the MA 51 or medical evaluation discussed in previous bulletin 00-25-02, along with a revised attachment.

Attachment:

• Common Intelligence Measures and Interpretive Guidelines for Standardized Assessments 9-25-25 (updated 12/10/2025)

The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that individuals are accessing healthcare at least once every three years. In practice, this will primarily affect those who are not receiving residential services, since residential licensing regulations already require annual physicals.

Please review the announcement for details.