1 [LETTERHEAD OF SIDLEY & AUSTIN] EXHIBIT 8(B) MAY 26, 1998 Conseco, Inc. 11825 N. Pennsylvania St. Carmel, Indiana 46032 Ladies and Gentlemen: We refer to the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of April 6, 1998 (as amended, the "Agreement") among...Merger Agreement • May 27th, 1998 • Conseco Inc • Accident & health insurance
