How Much Does Alabama Medicaid Pay for Eyeglasses & Lenses?
Prescription eyeglass frames and lenses — single vision, bifocal, and trifocal — covered by Medicaid.
Service Eyeglasses & Lenses Codes 16
In 2024, Alabama Medicaid paid an average of $17.48 per eyeglasses & lenses claim, across 192,351 total claims and 11 procedure codes. That's up 44% from $12.15 in 2018.
This data comes from official HHS Medicaid claims records. See how Alabama compares to other states →
2024 Summary
Average Payment
$17.48
Total Claims
192,351
Total Paid
$3,362,582.59
Codes Reporting
11
Average Payment Trend
| Year | Avg / Claim |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $12.15 |
| 2019 | $12.54 |
| 2020 | $11.18 |
| 2021 | $8.77 |
| 2022 | $8.85 |
| 2023 | $10.85 |
| 2024 | $17.48 |
Year-over-Year Rates
| Year | Avg / Claim | Total Claims | Total Paid | Codes Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $12.15 | 99,949 | $1,214,660.53 | 8 |
| 2019 | $12.54 | 145,284 | $1,821,626.17 | 9 |
| 2020 | $11.18 | 139,817 | $1,563,294.12 | 11 |
| 2021 | $8.77 | 193,351 | $1,695,105.75 | 10 |
| 2022 | $8.85 | 211,567 | $1,872,761.88 | 12 |
| 2023 | $10.85 | 240,574 | $2,609,856.29 | 11 |
| 2024 | $17.48 | 192,351 | $3,362,582.59 | 11 |