[Trust but Verify]

It has been my understanding that this is a voluntary program.

[John O]

It has been my understanding that this is a voluntary program.

So was social security as I understand it.

There is no such thing as a voluntary governmnet program. Eventually they all become mandatory.

[dearolddad]

It has been my understanding that this is a voluntary program.

Like most goveco programs it will be voluntary for about the first year or so.