Can I get a refund if I have only social security disability income (~$22000), paid no federal taxes and large medical expense deductions (~$11000)?

[nmccrory]

I am single, 43yo, and on permanent disability.

[SweetieJean]

No. SSDI is not taxable if that is your only (Joint) income, so there is no income against which to deduct anything.

Once you have been on SSDI for 2 yrs, you are eligible for Medicare.  In the meantime, consider filing for Medicaid. Some states also have special health insurance plans for disabled persons.

[nmccrory]

I already have Medicare. The reason for most of the cost was dentistry (long story), which they do not cover, and prescription/medical visit copays.  Image full understanding about my health choices.  I have filed before with the SSDI but have never had enough medical bills to itemize. This time I do and I have read many things about this but the answers have been on both sides of yes and no for the refund.  I need to know the real answer. Thanks.

[SweetieJean]

"I have filed before with the SSDI": But why?  
No taxable income, so no refund.

[SweetieJean]

Are you getting any other kind of disability income, such as from an employer plan?