Subd. 1. Eligibility.

A privatized employee who is totally and permanently disabled under section 353.01, subdivision 19, and who had a medically documented preexisting condition of the disability before the termination of coverage, may apply for a disability benefit.

[See Note.]

Subd. 2. Calculation of benefits.

A person qualifying under subdivision 1 is entitled to receive a disability benefit calculated under section 353.33, subdivision 3.

[See Note.]

Subd. 3. Applicability of general law.

Except as otherwise provided, section 353.33 applies to a person who qualifies for disability under subdivision 1.