The Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department has issued a stringent advisory to empanelled hospitals under the Ayushman Bharat–Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and the Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana (GJAY). This directive warns hospitals against imposing unauthorized charges on beneficiaries for pre- and post-hospitalisation services. Complaints have surfaced regarding hospitals charging for diagnostics, consultations, and medicines that should be covered under the scheme. The advisory clarifies that expenses incurred up to three days before hospital admission are included in the treatment package, provided these services are obtained from the same hospital. Additionally, post-hospitalisation benefits are available for 15 days after discharge, covering necessary follow-up consultations and care. Hospitals are mandated to deliver these services without additional costs and are warned that any non-compliance will result in punitive measures under the scheme regulations. The State Health Assurance Society (SHAS) emphasizes the importance of adhering to these guidelines to protect beneficiaries from undue financial burdens.