Aetna 151 Farmington Avenue
Retirement Services Hartford, CT 06156
Linda M. Hernandez
Prospectus Development Unit
ARS Operations, TS41
(860) 273-0912
Fax (860) 273-3004
May 1, 1997
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 Account C--
File Nos. 33-81216, 811-2513
Prospectus Titled: State University of New York - Defined Contribution
Retirement Plan
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. 8 to the Registration Statement for the above
referenced Registrant does not differ from that which was filed electronically
on April 11, 1997. 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
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Linda M. Hernandez
