diff --git a/python/mochi/bedrock/test_service_group_handle.py b/python/mochi/bedrock/test_service_group_handle.py
index f74611b..6038d51 100644
--- a/python/mochi/bedrock/test_service_group_handle.py
+++ b/python/mochi/bedrock/test_service_group_handle.py
@@ -41,6 +41,7 @@ def test_make_service_group_handle_from_gid(self):
         gid = ssg_group.handle
         sgh = self.client.make_service_group_handle(gid)
         self.assertIsInstance(sgh, mbc.ServiceGroupHandle)
+        sgh.refresh() # just to get code coverage
 
     def test_make_service_group_handle_from_address(self):
         address = str(self.server.margo.engine.address)