(a) Maintenance of services. If a NF mails a 30 day notice of its intent to transfer or discharge a resident, under Sec. 483.12(a) of this chapter, the agency may not terminate or reduce services until--
(1) The expiration of the notice period; or
(2) A subpart E appeal, if one has been filed, has been resolved.
(b) Availability of FFP. FFP is available for expenditures for services provided to Medicaid beneficiaries during--
(1) The 30 day notice period specified in Sec. 483.12(a) of this chapter; or
(2) During the period an appeal is in progress.