Questions regarding §457 maximums and refunds should be directed to Louisiana Deferred Compensation at (225) 926-8082 or toll free at (800) 937-7604. Deferred compensation plans allow the participant to defer income today and withdraw it at some point in the future (usually upon retirement)If you wish to enroll in Deferred Compensation you have 30 days from your date of hire to enroll retroactive to your original date. The Salary Deferral Form is not an enrollment form, it is a form to elect or change your 457(b)-contribution amount. A governmental 457(b) deferred compensation plan.