I agree. I've been looking for an answer to this for weeks! The IRS was no help either. You would think they'd have information about this since it effects state employees, like teachers. So if it's mandatory you don't qualify. It must be voluntary and you have to make under a certain amount, which I did last year and the year before when I was a substitute teacher. I feel like our tax system has really screwed me in recent years. Don't even get me started on Obamacare.
