Section 5: Objectives of the scheme, etc.

The objectives of the Scheme shall be to-(a) ensure that every Nigerian has access to good health care services;
(b) protect families from the financial hardship of huge medical bills;
(c) limit the rise in the cost of health care services;
(d) ensure equitable distribution of health care costs among different income groups;
(e) maintain high standard of health care delivery services within the Scheme;
(f) ensure efficiency in health care services;
(g) improve and harness private sector participation in the provision of health care services;
(h) ensure adequate distribution of health facilities within the Federation;
(i) ensure equitable patronage of all levels of health care;
(j) ensure the availability of funds to the health sector for improved services.