How Much Does Illinois 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, Illinois Medicaid paid an average of $22.30 per eyeglasses & lenses claim, across 372,171 total claims and 11 procedure codes. That's up 18% from $18.90 in 2018.
This data comes from official HHS Medicaid claims records. See how Illinois compares to other states →
2024 Summary
Average Payment
$22.30
Total Claims
372,171
Total Paid
$8,299,186.38
Codes Reporting
11
Average Payment Trend
| Year | Avg / Claim |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $18.90 |
| 2019 | $17.02 |
| 2020 | $21.49 |
| 2021 | $22.05 |
| 2022 | $21.30 |
| 2023 | $21.54 |
| 2024 | $22.30 |
Year-over-Year Rates
| Year | Avg / Claim | Total Claims | Total Paid | Codes Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $18.90 | 450,774 | $8,519,853.30 | 11 |
| 2019 | $17.02 | 535,625 | $9,115,066.81 | 10 |
| 2020 | $21.49 | 362,662 | $7,793,523.33 | 11 |
| 2021 | $22.05 | 326,334 | $7,195,298.56 | 12 |
| 2022 | $21.30 | 367,703 | $7,832,003.95 | 10 |
| 2023 | $21.54 | 408,734 | $8,803,536.53 | 11 |
| 2024 | $22.30 | 372,171 | $8,299,186.38 | 11 |