I believe this is a sub-optimal method for the main reason being that you CANNOT e-file your federal return if you have a Box 1 with zero wages.
If you have box 1 with no wages listed, INSTEAD, you should go to Personal Income > Miscellaneous Income > Other income not already reported on a form W-2 > (click next a few times, and you'll land on 'Certain nontaxable medicaid waiver payments not reported on W-2). It mentions this is where you can add the income you have received for purposes of claiming a credit or tax benefit.
My method is the way that allows you to e-file your return.
