Had no income last year but lots of prescriptions to claim - why am I getting nothing back for them?

[theonlywan]

I had no income last year but a lot of prescriptions & dental receipts to claim because I have no coverage.  I put each prescription & dental receipt into the system - why am I getting nothing back for them?  Is it because I made no income? 

[TurboTaxBrenda1]

The amount you can claim is actually based on your income. Since the medical expenses, credit is designed to assist Canadians who have significant expenses over the course of a year, only a portion of your medical expenses translates to a deduction. From your total medical expenses, the eligible amount is 3% of your income.