The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a State-sponsored employee benefit for State employees and employees of participating employers. What is deferred compensation and the New York Deferred Compensation Plan?457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Learn how to start investing and find out which options are available for this plan. Benefit Distribution Request (PDF) (PDF) – Start the process needed to request a distribution from the Plan. Request a Withdrawal. Lump-sum distribution. You can withdraw all or part of your account in a single cash payment, depending on your plan rules and the terms of your contracts.