The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 is a federal law that protects Americans from age-related bias when it comes to the provision of certain services. Specifically, it ensures that they are able to access federally funded programs, including but not limited to health care, housing, education, nutrition, financial support and rehabilitation.
Although it is often confused with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 differs from the former in two significant ways:
In spite of these differences, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 does not change the ADEA in any way.