City of Detroit Full-time employees (ages 18 – 80) are eligible to participate in the plan immediately upon employment. The Deferred Compensation Option is a competitive, easy-to-manage benefit you can offer your employees at no additional cost to your schools.This booklet describes the University of Michigan 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. The City offers two deferred compensation plans. These plans are known as 457 plans; participation is voluntary. By executing this Adoption Agreement, the Employer adopts the 457(b) Deferred. Compensation Plan described herein and in the Plan document. Do not submit completed payout forms prior to actual termination date with State of Michigan. What kind of contributions may I make to the Plan and how do my contributions affect my taxes?