Updated: Gov. Bev Perdue faced criticism this week from Senate leader Phil Berger for her choice of a state-federal health exchange, but her office said she had to pick a plan in order for the state to be eligible for millions in federal grants.
Berger, a Republican, said the outgoing Democratic governor should have left the choice to incoming Republican governor Pat McCrory.
States have three options for internet insurance marketplaces required under the federal law. Perdue chose the middle course so McCrory and the Republican-led legislature can pick something else if they want.
Berger said he didn't object applying for money, as long as it wasn't going to be wasted.
