diff --git a/src/components/cases/bulk-convert-to-collections-dialog.tsx b/src/components/cases/bulk-convert-to-collections-dialog.tsx
index 91604c2..13f4b5b 100644
--- a/src/components/cases/bulk-convert-to-collections-dialog.tsx
+++ b/src/components/cases/bulk-convert-to-collections-dialog.tsx
@@ -98,6 +98,7 @@ export function BulkConvertToCollectionsDialog({ open, onOpenChange, cases, onCr
     setSearch("");
     setIncludeEmpty(false);
     setEmptyName("");
+    setCombine(true);
     if (eligibleCases.length === 0) {
       setContactRows([]);
       return;