Eyeglasses and contact lenses: Medicaid rates by state
25 states publish a Medicaid rate for eyeglasses and contact lenses, compared at the physician psychologist level. Rates range from $7.00 in Pennsylvania to $316.61 in Maryland.
- States
- 25
- Median
- —
- Highest
- $316.61Maryland
- Lowest
- $7.00Pennsylvania
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $316.61 | — | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 2 | GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $263.86 | — | — | 2016-07-01 | Official source |
| 3 | WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $244.76 | — | — | 2021-01-01 | Official source |
| 4 | North CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $198.81 | — | — | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 5 | IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $91.62 | unit | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 6 | ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $84.11 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 7 | MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $81.11 | — | — | 2002-01-01 | Official source |
| 8 | OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $72.03 | — | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 9 | New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $71.97 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 10 | ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $67.40 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 11 | MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $64.42 | — | — | 2022-07-01 | Official source |
| 12 | MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $61.26 | — | — | 2025-02-14 | Official source |
| 13 | TexasPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $46.68 | — | — | 2026-09-01 | Official source |
| 14 | KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $46.57 | — | — | 2020-01-01 | Official source |
| 15 | VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $45.50 | — | — | 2022-07-01 | Official source |
| 16 | LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $45.34 | — | — | 2024-09-01 | Official source |
| 17 | NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $36.37 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 18 | CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $32.18 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 19 | FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $15.17 | — | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 20 | New YorkAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $15.15 | — | — | 2023-01-01 | Official source |
| 21 | South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $15.12 | — | — | 2020-07-01 | Official source |
| 22 | MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $12.61 | — | — | 2023-01-01 | Official source |
| 23 | WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $10.49 | — | — | 2025-09-01 | Official source |
| 24 | IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $7.75 | — | — | 2019-12-03 | Official source |
| 25 | PennsylvaniaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $7.00 | — | — | 2008-01-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for eyeglasses and contact lenses?
Maryland: $316.61.
What is the average Medicaid rate for eyeglasses and contact lenses?
Across 25 states the median is —, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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