(3) A person who is entitled to and 
elects to receive a disability allowance under section 71.1 is deemed to be in receipt of an 
allowance, other than a withdrawal 
allowance, under the Members of Parliament Retiring 
Allowances Act for the purpose of being eligible to participate in the plans referred to in subsection (1), on the same terms and con
ditions as apply to persons in receipt of an allowance, other than a withdrawal 
allowance  ...[+++], under that Act.