How Much Does Connecticut 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, Connecticut Medicaid paid an average of $25.71 per eyeglasses & lenses claim, across 245,508 total claims and 12 procedure codes. That's up 4% from $24.70 in 2018.
This data comes from official HHS Medicaid claims records. See how Connecticut compares to other states →
2024 Summary
Average Payment
$25.71
Total Claims
245,508
Total Paid
$6,311,981.99
Codes Reporting
12
Average Payment Trend
| Year | Avg / Claim |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $24.70 |
| 2019 | $26.19 |
| 2020 | $26.94 |
| 2021 | $25.61 |
| 2022 | $25.45 |
| 2023 | $25.38 |
| 2024 | $25.71 |
Year-over-Year Rates
| Year | Avg / Claim | Total Claims | Total Paid | Codes Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $24.70 | 332,899 | $8,222,439.29 | 11 |
| 2019 | $26.19 | 317,413 | $8,313,295.19 | 9 |
| 2020 | $26.94 | 222,624 | $5,997,319.85 | 11 |
| 2021 | $25.61 | 286,250 | $7,332,019.84 | 11 |
| 2022 | $25.45 | 266,026 | $6,770,875.85 | 10 |
| 2023 | $25.38 | 282,426 | $7,167,507.73 | 11 |
| 2024 | $25.71 | 245,508 | $6,311,981.99 | 12 |