How Much Does Kentucky 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, Kentucky Medicaid paid an average of $15.93 per eyeglasses & lenses claim, across 461,082 total claims and 10 procedure codes. That's down 10% from $17.79 in 2018.
This data comes from official HHS Medicaid claims records. See how Kentucky compares to other states →
2024 Summary
Average Payment
$15.93
Total Claims
461,082
Total Paid
$7,345,676.56
Codes Reporting
10
Average Payment Trend
| Year | Avg / Claim |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $17.79 |
| 2019 | $16.28 |
| 2020 | $16.90 |
| 2021 | $18.05 |
| 2022 | $19.50 |
| 2023 | $15.63 |
| 2024 | $15.93 |
Year-over-Year Rates
| Year | Avg / Claim | Total Claims | Total Paid | Codes Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $17.79 | 303,889 | $5,405,616.90 | 11 |
| 2019 | $16.28 | 377,369 | $6,144,317.65 | 11 |
| 2020 | $16.90 | 306,028 | $5,171,209.37 | 10 |
| 2021 | $18.05 | 473,372 | $8,544,096.07 | 11 |
| 2022 | $19.50 | 433,544 | $8,454,208.20 | 11 |
| 2023 | $15.63 | 524,548 | $8,200,079.36 | 12 |
| 2024 | $15.93 | 461,082 | $7,345,676.56 | 10 |