1.Log in to your online Defined Contribution Plan account. To obtain contribution information regarding this plan, contact TIAA at .Who can participate in this plan? Current Deferred Vest members should access forms under the "Apply for Retirement" tab above to begin a monthly benefit. Learn how to start investing and find out which options are available for this plan. Investment approaches. Your "deferred comp plan" offers a simple, flexible way for you to save for retirement. A unique opportunity to participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan that serves as an outstanding avenue for employees to save for retirement. The 457 plan is a deferred compensation plan that allows employees to contribute their own monies pre-tax into a supplementary retirement plan. To make a change to your contribution rate and save the most you can, complete the attached salary reduction form and return it to your payroll department.