How Much Does Massachusetts 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, Massachusetts Medicaid paid an average of $15.97 per eyeglasses & lenses claim, across 222,423 total claims and 7 procedure codes. That's down 6% from $17.03 in 2018.
This data comes from official HHS Medicaid claims records. See how Massachusetts compares to other states →
2024 Summary
Average Payment
$15.97
Total Claims
222,423
Total Paid
$3,552,320.82
Codes Reporting
7
Average Payment Trend
| Year | Avg / Claim |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $17.03 |
| 2019 | $18.31 |
| 2020 | $17.93 |
| 2021 | $17.54 |
| 2022 | $15.97 |
| 2023 | $15.89 |
| 2024 | $15.97 |
Year-over-Year Rates
| Year | Avg / Claim | Total Claims | Total Paid | Codes Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $17.03 | 332,165 | $5,656,972.50 | 7 |
| 2019 | $18.31 | 320,376 | $5,866,441.52 | 6 |
| 2020 | $17.93 | 222,815 | $3,995,997.49 | 8 |
| 2021 | $17.54 | 279,935 | $4,909,296.55 | 8 |
| 2022 | $15.97 | 283,488 | $4,526,056.02 | 7 |
| 2023 | $15.89 | 285,786 | $4,540,077.38 | 6 |
| 2024 | $15.97 | 222,423 | $3,552,320.82 | 7 |