How Much Does Minnesota 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, Minnesota Medicaid paid an average of $34.74 per eyeglasses & lenses claim, across 200,550 total claims and 11 procedure codes. That's up 582% from $5.09 in 2018.
This data comes from official HHS Medicaid claims records. See how Minnesota compares to other states →
2024 Summary
Average Payment
$34.74
Total Claims
200,550
Total Paid
$6,966,388.84
Codes Reporting
11
Average Payment Trend
| Year | Avg / Claim |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $5.09 |
| 2019 | $28.48 |
| 2020 | $28.12 |
| 2021 | $29.47 |
| 2022 | $28.23 |
| 2023 | $30.86 |
| 2024 | $34.74 |
Year-over-Year Rates
| Year | Avg / Claim | Total Claims | Total Paid | Codes Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $5.09 | 306,015 | $1,559,118.81 | 13 |
| 2019 | $28.48 | 306,280 | $8,724,138.60 | 13 |
| 2020 | $28.12 | 240,783 | $6,771,227.55 | 12 |
| 2021 | $29.47 | 301,559 | $8,885,484.81 | 12 |
| 2022 | $28.23 | 286,854 | $8,097,784.32 | 12 |
| 2023 | $30.86 | 297,102 | $9,168,786.23 | 12 |
| 2024 | $34.74 | 200,550 | $6,966,388.84 | 11 |