Filed Pursuant to Rule 424 (b)(3)
Registration File No. 33-88456
INCOME MANAGER(SM)
SUPPLEMENT TO THE PROSPECTUS FOR
ASSURED GROWTH PLAN
DATED MAY 1, 1996
ANNUITY CERTIFICATES
Issued By:
The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States
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THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION REPLACES THE INFORMATION SET FORTH IN THE PROSPECTUS
UNDER HEADINGS AS FOLLOWS:
In the last sentence of the first paragraph on the cover page; under
"CONTRIBUTIONS," in Part 1; and under "CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER THE CERTIFICATES" in
Part 3, the minimum initial contribution requirement is changed to $5,000.
Under "GUARANTEE PERIODS" throughout the prospectus, the Guarantee Period
maturing on February 15, 2007 is also available.
Under "AVAILABILITY OF THE CERTIFICATES" in Part 3, the first sentence of the
paragraph is replaced with the following:
The Certificates are available for Annuitant issue ages 20 through 83.
Under "CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER THE CERTIFICATES" in Part 3, the last sentence of
the first paragraph is replaced with the following:
Subsequent contributions may no longer be made once the Annuitant
attains age 84.
Under the heading "ALLOCATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS," "Allocation Restrictions" in
Part 3, the paragraph is replaced with the following:
For Annuitant ages 76 and above, allocations may be made only to
Guarantee Periods with maturities of five years or less; in no event
may allocations be made to Guarantee Periods with maturities beyond
the February 15th immediately following the Annuity Commencement Date.
Under "WITHDRAWALS," "Lump Sum Withdrawals," in Parts 1 and 3, the information
in the paragraph in Part 1 and the first paragraph in Part 3 is replaced with
the following:
Before the Annuity Commencement Date while the Certificate is in
effect, you may take Lump Sum Withdrawals from your Certificate two
times per Contract Year at any time during such Contract Year. The
minimum amount of a Lump Sum Withdrawal is $1,000.
Under "WITHDRAWALS," "Principal Assurance Withdrawals," in Part 3, the last
sentence of the first paragraph is replaced with the following:
Principal Assurance Withdrawals are not available where the Annuitant
is age 76 or above.
Under the heading "INCOME ANNUITY OPTIONS" in Part 3, the last sentence of the
first paragraph is replaced with the following:
Also, no Annuity Commencement Date will be later than the February
15th which follows the Contract Date anniversary following the
Annuitant's 90th birthday (may be different in some states).
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SUPPLEMENT DATED: OCTOBER 17, 1996
AGPSUP(10/96)
Cat. No. 127174
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Filed Pursuant to Rule 424 (b)(3)
Registration File No. 33-88456
INCOME MANAGER(SM)
SUPPLEMENT TO THE PROSPECTUS FOR
ASSURED GROWTH PLAN
DATED MAY 1, 1996
ANNUITY CERTIFICATES
Issued By:
The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States
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THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION REPLACES THE INFORMATION SET FORTH IN THE PROSPECTUS
UNDER HEADINGS AS FOLLOWS:
In the last sentence of the first paragraph on the cover page; under
"CONTRIBUTIONS," in Part 1; and under "CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER THE CERTIFICATES" in
Part 3, the minimum initial contribution requirement is changed to $5,000.
Under "GUARANTEE PERIODS" throughout the prospectus, the Guarantee Period
maturing on February 15, 2007 is also available.
Under "AVAILABILITY OF THE CERTIFICATES" in Part 3, the first sentence of the
paragraph is replaced with the following:
The Certificates are available for Annuitant issue ages 20 through 83.
Under "CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER THE CERTIFICATES" in Part 3, the last sentence of
the first paragraph is replaced with the following:
Subsequent contributions may no longer be made once the Annuitant
attains age 84.
Under "METHODS OF PAYMENT," "Wire Transmittals" in Part 3, the third and fourth
paragraphs are replaced with the following:
Notwithstanding the acceptance by us of the wire order and the
essential information, however, a Certificate generally will not be
issued until the receipt and acceptance of a properly completed
application. In certain cases we may issue a Certificate based on
information forwarded electronically. In these cases, you must sign
our Acknowledgment of Receipt form.
Where a signed application is required, no financial transactions will
be permitted until such time as we receive such signed application and
have issued the Certificate. Where an Acknowledgment of Receipt is
required, financial transactions will only be permitted if requested
in writing, signed by the Certificate Owner and signature guaranteed
until we receive such signed Acknowledgment of Receipt.
Under the heading "ALLOCATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS," "Allocation Restrictions" in
Part 3, the paragraph is replaced with the following:
For Annuitant ages 76 and above, allocations may be made only to
Guarantee Periods with maturities of five years or less; in no event
may allocations be made to Guarantee Periods with maturities beyond
the February 15th immediately following the Annuity Commencement Date.
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SUPPLEMENT DATED: OCTOBER 16, 1996
AGPSUP-EDI(10/96)
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Under "WITHDRAWALS," "Lump Sum Withdrawals," in Parts 1 and 3, the information
in the paragraph in Part 1 and the first paragraph in Part 3 is replaced with
the following:
Before the Annuity Commencement Date while the Certificate is in
effect, you may take Lump Sum Withdrawals from your Certificate two
times per Contract Year at any time during such Contract Year. The
minimum amount of a Lump Sum Withdrawal is $1,000.
Under "WITHDRAWALS," "Principal Assurance Withdrawals," in Part 3, the last
sentence of the first paragraph is replaced with the following:
Principal Assurance Withdrawals are not available where the Annuitant
is age 76 or above.
Under the heading "INCOME ANNUITY OPTIONS" in Part 3, the last sentence of the
first paragraph is replaced with the following:
Also, no Annuity Commencement Date will be later than the February
15th which follows the Contract Date anniversary following the
Annuitant's 90th birthday (may be different in some states).
