Social Security Act: This legislation enacted in 1935 provided financial assistance to retired workers aged 65 or older as well as other forms of social insurance such as disability benefits.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): A federal law passed in 1967 that prohibits discrimination against employees who are aged 40 or above based solely on their age.
Medicare: A federal health insurance program established in 1965 that provides coverage for healthcare services to Americans aged 65 and older.