The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a State-sponsored employee benefit for State employees and employees of participating employers. Sign up and manage your deferred compensation retirement account.Benefit Distribution Request (PDF) (PDF) – Start the process needed to request a distribution from the Plan. Enrollment Kit (PDF) – It's easy to enroll. Just sign and submit your completed form through the mail. An automatic death benefit will be paid to your eligible surviving spouse and children in the event of your death before retirement, after a service retirement.