457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. VALIC. Contact Information: 1-800-448-2542.Questions regarding §457 maximums and refunds should be directed to Louisiana Deferred Compensation at (225) 926-8082 or toll free at (800) 937-7604. If you wish to enroll in Deferred Compensation you have 30 days from your date of hire to enroll retroactive to your original date. Learn how to start investing and find out which options are available for this plan. Investment approaches. Participants of the 457(b) Retirement Plan may elect to defer compensation as deposits into their accounts up to IRC limits. Ceived his highest salary or in the event a member has not served five yea.