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. Plan (the "Plan") is eligible to be rolled over to an IRA or an employer plan. You are eligible to enroll immediately following your date of hire. Enrollment. NACo's Deferred Compensation Program has helped more than 1.5 million county employees and retirees save for and live comfortably in retirement. If you are eligible to retire after January 1, 2004, and you choose to enter DROP, you will automatically be enrolled in the Self-Directed Plan.