The Deferred Compensation Option is a competitive, easy-to-manage benefit you can offer your employees at no additional cost to your schools. Deferred compensation plans allow the participant to defer income today and withdraw it at some point in the future (usually upon retirement)Louisiana Public Employees Deferred Comp. Plan. 98228-01. Participant Information. A deferred retirement option plan, or DROP, is a way for an employee who would otherwise be eligible to retire to keep working. Use black or blue Ink when completing this form. Before you can properly fill out the worksheet, you will need to gather the following information. Questions regarding §457 maximums and refunds should be directed to Louisiana Deferred Compensation at (225) 926-8082 or toll free at (800) 937-7604.