A voluntary retirement savings plan that provides quality investment options, investment educational programs and related services. Your employees can invest in the 457 Plan, which offers a wide range of low-cost investment options.What is the Self-Managed Account? Submit the In-Service Distribu- tion Form, along with a copy of the buyback statement from your pension system, to the Deferred Compensation Plan's. This booklet describes the University of Michigan 457(b). Deferred Compensation Plan. 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Exciting new features are being added to the State of Michigan. 401(k) and 457 Plans.