A voluntary retirement savings plan that provides quality investment options, investment educational programs and related services. Benefit Distribution Request (PDF) (PDF) – Start the process needed to request a distribution from the Plan.Your local Benefits Office is a resource for answers to questions about your benefits and for benefits publications and forms. Your 457(b) plan allows you to increase, decrease, stop and restart contributions as often as you wish, without fees or penalties. This plan allows eligible employees to: Set aside money towards their retirement. Deferred Compensation is a program that allows you to save and invest a portion of your salary today, for the purpose of augmenting your retirement income.