Please schedule a Local Office: In-Person Appointment or call us at 1-855-457-2489. The City of Chicago offers a Section 457 deferred compensation plan to all employees.The State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan is a supplemental retirement program for State employees. Questions regarding §457 maximums and refunds should be directed to Louisiana Deferred Compensation at (225) 926-8082 or toll free at (800) 937-7604. DROP is a retirement benefit that allows Tier 1 public safety members who are already eligible for retirement to continue working while collecting a salary. You are eligible to participate in the Plan if you were employed prior to July 1, 2023 and are receiving compensation from the University. Find your employer's plan. Your 457(b) deferred compensation allows public employees like you to put aside money from each paycheck toward retirement.