diff --git a/workplans/REINAH-WP-0008-simpler-metered-retry.md b/workplans/REINAH-WP-0008-simpler-metered-retry.md
index 3fa0aae..0c4d1d8 100644
--- a/workplans/REINAH-WP-0008-simpler-metered-retry.md
+++ b/workplans/REINAH-WP-0008-simpler-metered-retry.md
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ type: workplan
 title: "Simpler metered retry: free rehearsal, zero-cost hold release, one-command renewal"
 domain: infotech
 repo: rein-aharness
-status: ready
+status: active
 owner: claude-code
 topic_slug: rein-aharness
 priority: high