The Deferred Compensation Option is a competitive, easy-to-manage benefit you can offer your employees at no additional cost to your schools. This includes any arrangement in which an employee receives future economic benefits, including health care, life insurance, disability income.The plan must be limited to provide benefits for a select group of management or highly compensated employees. Employees need to contact Wayne County Retirement prior to last day of employment to complete the "WCERS Deferred Compensation Plan – Change Request Form". This Order applies to benefits under the 457 Plan known as the State of Michigan. This booklet describes the University of Michigan 457(b). Deferred Compensation Plan.