diff --git a/specs/core/0_beacon-chain.md b/specs/core/0_beacon-chain.md
index 1c76d2239..b075decd8 100644
--- a/specs/core/0_beacon-chain.md
+++ b/specs/core/0_beacon-chain.md
@@ -1322,6 +1322,7 @@ def process_deposit(state: BeaconState,
             withdrawal_slot=FAR_FUTURE_SLOT,
             penalized_slot=FAR_FUTURE_SLOT,
             exit_count=0,
+            status_flags=0,
             poc_commitment=poc_commitment,
             last_poc_change_slot=0,
             second_last_poc_change_slot=0,