diff --git a/salt/soc/soc_soc.yaml b/salt/soc/soc_soc.yaml
index 6e799f8da..c9714d3ff 100644
--- a/salt/soc/soc_soc.yaml
+++ b/salt/soc/soc_soc.yaml
@@ -701,6 +701,7 @@ soc:
             - field: healthTimeoutSeconds
               label: Health Timeout Seconds
               required: False
+              forcedType: int
       client:
         assistant:
           enabled: