Use this form if you want to: • request a distribution for a financial hardship due to an unforeseeable emergency. You will also be allowed a one time lump sum withdrawal from your.Deferred compensation plans for eligible withdrawals of 457 money. The DROP provides a way for members who are eligible to retire to continue working while receiving a retirement benefit. To apply for a hardship withdrawal, call 844-523-2457 or log into your DCP account at LA457. Necessary to assure that hardship withdrawal requests are consistent with the provisions of IRC. §457. 2.