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Retirement Services
[Aetna Letterhead] 151 Farmington Avenue
Hartford, CT 06156
Linda M. Hernandez
May 1, 1998 Prospectus Development Unit
ARS Operations, TS41
(860) 273-0912
Fax (860) 273-3004
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Attention: Filing Desk
RE: Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company and its Variable Annuity
Account B
Prospectus Title: Aetna Plus - Group Variable Annuity Contracts for
Healthcare Public Employer Deferred Compensation Plans
File Nos. 33-88722; 811-2512
497j
Dear Sir or Madam:
Pursuant to Rule 497(j) under the Securities Act of 1933, this is to
certify that the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information
contained in Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to the Registration Statement
for the above referenced Registrant does not differ from that which was
filed electronically on April 15, 1998. 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) 273-0912.
Sincerely,
/s/ Linda M. Hernandez
Linda M. Hernandez
Prospectus Development Unit
