How Much Does Maryland 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, Maryland Medicaid paid an average of $21.07 per eyeglasses & lenses claim, across 222,827 total claims and 10 procedure codes. That's up 300% from $5.26 in 2018.
This data comes from official HHS Medicaid claims records. See how Maryland compares to other states →
2024 Summary
Average Payment
$21.07
Total Claims
222,827
Total Paid
$4,693,953.50
Codes Reporting
10
Average Payment Trend
| Year | Avg / Claim |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $5.26 |
| 2019 | $16.72 |
| 2020 | $11.65 |
| 2021 | $17.12 |
| 2022 | $17.23 |
| 2023 | $19.05 |
| 2024 | $21.07 |
Year-over-Year Rates
| Year | Avg / Claim | Total Claims | Total Paid | Codes Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $5.26 | 232,071 | $1,220,687.11 | 11 |
| 2019 | $16.72 | 7,193 | $120,273.29 | 7 |
| 2020 | $11.65 | 242,941 | $2,831,157.46 | 10 |
| 2021 | $17.12 | 265,914 | $4,553,084.74 | 9 |
| 2022 | $17.23 | 256,180 | $4,414,708.47 | 10 |
| 2023 | $19.05 | 289,072 | $5,508,075.86 | 10 |
| 2024 | $21.07 | 222,827 | $4,693,953.50 | 10 |