The Deferred Compensation Option is a competitive, easy-to-manage benefit you can offer your employees at no additional cost to your schools. This QDRO is entered in accordance with Michigan statute MCL 552.101.This booklet describes the University of Michigan 457(b). Deferred Compensation Plan. Deferred compensation refers to money received in one year for work performed in a previous year often many years earlier. Participation in a 403(b) or 457(b) tax-deferred savings plan requires a signed salary reduction agreement. Use Form SSA-131 to report special wage payments made to an employee. Compensation includes, among other things, wages, salaries, tips, nonqualified deferred compensation, and stock options.