Who is eligible to enroll? All current full-time and part-time Louisiana public employees are immediately eligible to participate in the Plan.Only one type of §457. LASERS requires the following documents to complete the processing of your application: 1) Copy of Social Security cards for member and beneficiary. You are eligible to enroll immediately following your date of hire. Enrollment. The automated election on this form will apply to the current year and future required payments. The DROP provides a way for members who are eligible to retire to continue working while receiving a retirement benefit. Make your investment election for future deposits in the Investment Option Information section. This chapter outlines the steps to be taken when a member applies for retirement with the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP).