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Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)
Registration File No.: 333-35596
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES -- SUPPLEMENT DATED
MAY 10, 2000, TO PROSPECTUSES FOR:
o AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION
MEMBERS RETIREMENT PROGRAM MEMBERS RETIREMENT PROGRAM
(STATE STREET)
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This supplement modifies certain information in the above-referenced
Prospectuses to correct errors, which appears in the chart under "Program
expense charge" in "Charges and expenses" in the Prospectuses. The following
corrections will conform the information under this section, to the correct
information that appears in the chart under "Fee table" in the
Prospectuses.Unless otherwise indicated, all other information included in the
Prospectuses remains unchanged. The terms and section headings we use in this
supplement have the same meaning as in the Prospectuses.
1. The chart under "Program expense charge" in "Charges and expenses" in each
Prospectus has been modified in its entirety as follows:
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Annual Program Expense Charge*
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Value of Program Assets Equitable Life ADA Total
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First $400 million .600% .025% .625%
Over $400 million .600 .020 .620
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*The Program expense charge is determined by negotiation between us and the
Trustees. The charge is primarily based on a formula that gives effect to total
Program assets and the number of plans enrolled in the Program. Currently, the
portion paid to the ADA has been reduced to 0.015% for all asset levels, but the
ADA's portion could be increased in the future. For the 12 months beginning May
1, 2000, the total Program expense charge is 0.615%
