How Much Does Rhode Island 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, Rhode Island Medicaid paid an average of $28.18 per eyeglasses & lenses claim, across 65,022 total claims and 9 procedure codes. That's up 3% from $27.43 in 2018.
This data comes from official HHS Medicaid claims records. See how Rhode Island compares to other states →
2024 Summary
Average Payment
$28.18
Total Claims
65,022
Total Paid
$1,832,483.76
Codes Reporting
9
Average Payment Trend
| Year | Avg / Claim |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $27.43 |
| 2019 | $28.33 |
| 2020 | $28.76 |
| 2021 | $30.25 |
| 2022 | $30.23 |
| 2023 | $28.98 |
| 2024 | $28.18 |
Year-over-Year Rates
| Year | Avg / Claim | Total Claims | Total Paid | Codes Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $27.43 | 76,081 | $2,086,777.05 | 7 |
| 2019 | $28.33 | 66,123 | $1,873,372.89 | 7 |
| 2020 | $28.76 | 42,557 | $1,224,111.01 | 8 |
| 2021 | $30.25 | 66,891 | $2,023,143.14 | 9 |
| 2022 | $30.23 | 63,097 | $1,907,560.33 | 9 |
| 2023 | $28.98 | 71,826 | $2,081,161.79 | 9 |
| 2024 | $28.18 | 65,022 | $1,832,483.76 | 9 |