Crystal Lett In The News | Ohio House of Representatives

Less than 10% of Ohio lawmakers are moms of minor children. They say it informs their lawmaking.

About 9% of Ohio's state lawmakers are moms of children under 18, according to a new report, giving them insight into issues impacting families with minor children, several said in interviews. Read Full Story Wed, Aug 19, 2026

H.B. 795 protest draws disability rights advocates to Ohio Statehouse

Disability rights advocates, including Elizabeth Brassell of East Cleveland, middle with sign, and her mother Nancy Brassell, protest changes to H.B. 795 that would remove Medicaid waivers for fami... Read Full Story : H.B. 795 protest draws disability rights advocates to Ohio Statehouse Tue, Jun 9, 2026

Ohio bill aiming to crack down on childcare fraud clears Ohio House

Ohio lawmakers are moving to limit childcare overpayments and potential fraud without requiring controversial cameras in daycare centers. Read Full Story Tue, Jun 9, 2026

Ohio Rep. Crystal Lett, advocates protest changes to HB 795

Ohio Rep. Crystal Lett and disability rights advocates protest House Bill 795 changes affecting Medicaid waivers for family caregivers outside the Statehouse on June 9. Read Full Story Tue, Jun 9, 2026

As Ohio targets Medicaid fraud, elderly Ohioans and those with disabilities fear losing their independence

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Allegations that Medicaid is losing billions of dollars to fraud have sent Ohio Republicans racing to overhaul the state's home-care system before their summer break. Read Full Story Sun, Jun 7, 2026

More changes expected next week to Medicaid anti-fraud bill

KEY POINTS - Republican lawmakers aim to refine Medicaid fraud bill by June 10 deadline - Bill aims to curb Medicaid fraud, but Democrats fear harm to disabled community - Lawmakers on both sides continue to criticize legislative process Read Full Story Thu, Jun 4, 2026

Medicaid anti-fraud plan blasted by developmental disabilities community

KEY POINTS - House plan update targets Medicaid fraud, banning family caregivers - Critics accuse legislators of rushing bill, citing $60 billion fraud claims - Lawmakers are considering excluding certain developmental disabilities from the bill Read Full Story Wed, Jun 3, 2026

New House Medicaid Bill Restricts Family Providers; Witnesses Fear Care Loss

People living with disabilities or caring for those individuals told a House committee Wednesday they fear their already tenuous home care arrangements will get worse with proposals under consideration to address waste, fraud and abuse in Medicaid. Read Full Story Wed, Jun 3, 2026

Artificial intelligence solutions considered to tackle Medicaid fraud

KEY POINTS - House Republicans' plan to address Medicaid fraud earns praise - Lawmakers focus on using artificial intelligence to identify trends in data - Measure could land new changes during another hearing set for Wednesday Read Full Story Tue, Jun 2, 2026

Chair anticipates steep timeline for DD early intervention bill

KEY POINTS - Lawmaker plans to continue early intervention mandate conversation after election - Proposed mandate would require county boards to provide core early intervention services - Plan calls for state to cover half of the cost, raising fiscal concerns Read Full Story Tue, Jun 2, 2026