Section 26: Object of the Vulnerable Group Fund.

(1) The object of the Vulnerable Group Fund is to provide finance to subsidize the cost of provision of health care services to vulnerable persons in Nigeria.
(2) For the purpose of implementing the object, the money from the Vulnerable Group Fund shall be expended to provide-
(a) subsidy for health insurance coverage of vulnerable persons as determined by the Council; and
(b) for the payment of health insurance premium for indigents.