[Aetna letterhead] 151 Farmington Avenue
[Aetna logo] Hartford, CT 06156 - 1964
October 1, 1998
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20549
RE: Variable Annuity Account B of Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company
Prospectus Title: Aetna Plus - Group Variable Annuity Contracts for
Healthcare Public Employer Deferred Compensation Plans
File Nos.: 33-88722 and 811-02512
Dear Sir or Madam:
Pursuant to Rule 497(j) under the Securities Act of 1933, this is to certify
that the Prospectus Supplements contained in Post-Effective Amendment No. 8 to
the Registration Statement for the above referenced Registrant do not differ
from that which was filed electronically on September 15, 1998. In addition, the
text of the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information has not changed
since such filing; therefore, in reliance upon paragraph (j) of Rule 497, the
Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information are not included herewith.
If you have any questions regarding this submission, please contact the
undersigned at (860) 273-4474.
Sincerely,
/s/ Anngharaad M. Reid
Anngharaad M. Reid
Prospectus Development Unit
Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company
