COMM SRVC-PROVIDER AGREEMENTS

Amends the Community Services Act. Adds provider agreements to the list of funding mechanisms the Department of Human Services shall utilize for community services provided to persons suffering from mental illness, a developmental disability, or alcohol and drug dependency. Provides that purchase-of-care contracts, provider agreements, and grants shall be increased by a percentage increase equivalent to the lesser of (i) the increase in the designated cost of living index or (ii) 3%, and that the increase shall be added to the previous year purchase-of-care contract or grant amount, and the adjusted amount so determined shall be the annual amount beginning July 1st of the increase year until July 1 of the next year. Effective July 1, 2011.