Questions regarding §457 maximums and refunds should be directed to Louisiana Deferred Compensation at (225) 926-8082 or toll free at (800) 937-7604. The City of Houston 457 Deferred.Compensation Plan is a powerful tool to help you reach your retirement dreams. 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. If you wish to enroll in Deferred Compensation you have 30 days from your date of hire to enroll retroactive to your original date. An account must be set up with one of the vendors before you complete the enrollment in STARS. Choose a Deferred Comp Vendor and Get Started. Find your employer's plan.