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MFS VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST
Supplement to the Current Prospectus dated May 1, 1995
The legend on the cover page of the Prospectus addressing the MFS High
Income Series' limitation on investments in lower rated bonds is hereby replaced
in its entirety by the following:
The Fund may invest up to 100% of its assets in lower
rated bonds, commonly known as "junk bonds," that entail
greater risks, including default risks, than those found
in higher rated securities. Investors should carefully
consider these risks before investing (see "Additional
Risk Factors - Lower Rated Bonds").
The date of this Supplement is November 10, 1995
