diff --git a/ntc_templates/templates/fortinet_get_system_ha_status.textfsm b/ntc_templates/templates/fortinet_get_system_ha_status.textfsm
index b794aa7f14..92ef4f2e8b 100644
--- a/ntc_templates/templates/fortinet_get_system_ha_status.textfsm
+++ b/ntc_templates/templates/fortinet_get_system_ha_status.textfsm
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ Start
 
 UnhealthyStatus
   # semicolon necessary to anchor
-  ^\s+${HA_HEALTH};$$
+  ^\s+${HA_HEALTH};\s*$$
   ^Model:\s+${MODEL} -> Start
 
 Configuration_Status