diff --git a/libbeat/idxmgmt/lifecycle/config.go b/libbeat/idxmgmt/lifecycle/config.go
index 2bf5767cecd1..5d1f4e9435ba 100644
--- a/libbeat/idxmgmt/lifecycle/config.go
+++ b/libbeat/idxmgmt/lifecycle/config.go
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ type Config struct {
 	policyRaw *Policy
 
 	// CheckExists can disable the check for an existing policy. This check
-	// requires read_ilm privileges. If CheckExists is disabled the policy
+	// requires read_ilm privileges. If CheckExists is set to false, the policy
 	// will not be installed, even if Overwrite is enabled.
 	CheckExists bool `config:"check_exists"`