(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.