diff --git a/specs/_features/reuse_indexes/beacon-chain.md b/specs/_features/reuse_indexes/beacon-chain.md
index 8677631e5..3efa0c869 100644
--- a/specs/_features/reuse_indexes/beacon-chain.md
+++ b/specs/_features/reuse_indexes/beacon-chain.md
@@ -45,8 +45,9 @@ def is_reusable_validator(validator: Validator, balance: Gwei, epoch: Epoch) ->
     Check if ``validator`` index can be re-assigned to a new deposit.
     """
     return (
-      validator.withdrawable_epoch < epoch - REUSE_VALIDATOR_INDEX_DELAY
-      and balance == 0
+        epoch > REUSE_VALIDATOR_INDEX_DELAY
+        and validator.withdrawable_epoch < epoch - REUSE_VALIDATOR_INDEX_DELAY
+        and balance == 0
     )
 ```