How Much Does New Jersey 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, New Jersey Medicaid paid an average of $4.72 per eyeglasses & lenses claim, across 533,537 total claims and 11 procedure codes. That's up 30% from $3.62 in 2018.
This data comes from official HHS Medicaid claims records. See how New Jersey compares to other states →
2024 Summary
Average Payment
$4.72
Total Claims
533,537
Total Paid
$2,517,132.85
Codes Reporting
11
Average Payment Trend
| Year | Avg / Claim |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $3.62 |
| 2019 | $4.59 |
| 2020 | $4.48 |
| 2021 | $4.44 |
| 2022 | $4.60 |
| 2023 | $4.64 |
| 2024 | $4.72 |
Year-over-Year Rates
| Year | Avg / Claim | Total Claims | Total Paid | Codes Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $3.62 | 476,554 | $1,723,447.13 | 12 |
| 2019 | $4.59 | 554,253 | $2,541,982.54 | 12 |
| 2020 | $4.48 | 455,916 | $2,041,319.75 | 12 |
| 2021 | $4.44 | 603,668 | $2,680,743.45 | 11 |
| 2022 | $4.60 | 628,657 | $2,891,289.19 | 11 |
| 2023 | $4.64 | 664,006 | $3,082,449.12 | 11 |
| 2024 | $4.72 | 533,537 | $2,517,132.85 | 11 |