If you have recently become disabled due to an accident or illness, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability payments to assist in paying your bills and other expenses. Depending on the nature of your disability and the circumstances that brought you to this point, you may not realize that applying for this compensation is not as simple as you think. To ensure that the system is not defrauded, applicants are expected to undergo examinations and likely a hearing to determine if the claim is genuine. If you plan to apply for SSDI there are some things you should know. More information: meditation