[Aetna logo & letterhead] 151 Farmington Avenue
Hartford, CT 06156
Linda M. Hernandez
Prospectus Development Unit
ARS Operations, TS41
(860) 273-0912
August 26, 1997 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 Account C--
File Nos. 33-75962, 811-2513
Prospectus Titled: Opportunity Plus - Multiple Option Group - Variable
Annuity Contracts
Dear Sir or Madam:
Pursuant to Rule 497(j) under the Securities Act of 1933, this is to certify
that the Prospectus Supplement contained in Post-Effective Amendment No. 12 to
the Registration Statement for the above referenced Registrant does not differ
from that which was filed electronically on August 20, 1997. In reliance upon
paragraph (j) of Rule 497, the Prospectus Supplement is 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
