1.Log in to your online Defined Contribution Plan account. To obtain contribution information regarding this plan, contact TIAA at 800-842-2252.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.