Section 483.138 - Maintenance of services and availability of FFP(a)Maintenance of services. If a NF mails a 30 day notice of its intent to transfer or discharge a resident, under § 483.15(b) 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 § 483.15(b) of this chapter; or(2) During the period an appeal is in progress.57 FR 56506, Nov. 30, 1992, as amended at 81 FR 68871 , Oct. 4, 2016