While COVID-19 testing and vaccination are free, getting infected is not

Testing and vaccination for the coronavirus is free thanks to laws passed last year. Treatment isn't, however, and may be about to get more expensive.

New vaccines are in production, millions of doses are being administered daily and President Joe Biden says there will be enough vaccines for 90% of U.S. adults by April 19. That's great news. But there's still a risk of getting COVID-19 and facing medical bills. Here's a primer on COVID-19 costs you could face should you contract the virus, how much insurers will pay and how to deal with medical bills.