How Much Does District of Columbia 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
$50.56
Total Claims
11,062
Total Paid
$559,322.01
Codes Reporting
8
Year-over-Year Rates
| Year | Avg / Claim | Total Claims | Total Paid | Codes Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $49.25 | 21,667 | $1,067,140.38 | 7 |
| 2019 | $49.39 | 22,004 | $1,086,696.51 | 7 |
| 2020 | $38.51 | 19,482 | $750,253.50 | 7 |
| 2021 | $27.76 | 26,603 | $738,516.67 | 7 |
| 2022 | $29.37 | 17,788 | $522,435.03 | 8 |
| 2023 | $41.77 | 10,623 | $443,739.47 | 8 |
| 2024 | $50.56 | 11,062 | $559,322.01 | 8 |