Legal Center for the Elderly and Disabled was founded in 1973 to promote social and economic justice for older persons and persons with disabilities by securing their civil rights and access to legal aid and community services. LCED's legal services address issues such as Social Security, SSI, housing, elder abuse, health benefits, long-term care issues and the rights of the disabled. LCED also provides free representation for and education about Medicare and supplemantal health insurance to Medicare beneficiaries in 9 counties through our Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP).