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Supplement dated August 24, 2000
To Prospectus dated April 14, 2000
For GE Life & Annuity Separate Account 4
P1153 12/99
The purpose of this supplement is to revise certain information contained in
your prospectus dated April 14, 2000.
The Contract, Ownership
The following is added in the second paragraph, after the first sentence:
Unless state law requires us to allow non-spousal joint owners, you may
name only your spouse as joint owner.
The supplement should be retained with your Prospectus for future reference
GE Life and Annuity Assurance Company
6610 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23230
