How Much Does California Medicaid Pay for Eyeglasses & Lenses?
Prescription eyeglass frames and lenses — single vision, bifocal, and trifocal — covered by Medicaid.
Service Eyeglasses & Lenses Codes 17
2024 Summary
Average Payment
$13.12
Total Claims
1,918,889
Total Paid
$25,179,412.81
Codes Reporting
14
Year-over-Year Rates
| Year | Avg / Claim | Total Claims | Total Paid | Codes Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $11.28 | 1,021,578 | $11,518,870.57 | 12 |
| 2019 | $11.49 | 1,055,462 | $12,126,559.46 | 12 |
| 2020 | $13.54 | 1,322,872 | $17,914,508.89 | 13 |
| 2021 | $13.33 | 1,754,901 | $23,390,973.87 | 13 |
| 2022 | $13.56 | 1,672,162 | $22,679,704.03 | 13 |
| 2023 | $13.40 | 1,975,692 | $26,480,856.17 | 15 |
| 2024 | $13.12 | 1,918,889 | $25,179,412.81 | 14 |