Meet Our Team

Michael SamsBook an Appointment

Michael Sams

Insurance Agent

Sams/Hockaday & Associates

122 W. Prairie Avenue, Suite 201
Decatur, IL 62523

Phone:

217-423-8000

Mobile:

217-972-7647

Michael Sams was born and raised in Decatur, IL. He grew up playing baseball and basketball, and went to Mt. Zion high school, where he rode a horse as the mascot for the Braves football team for 8 yrs. Michael earned a Division 1 scholarship to play basketball in college. He graduated from Millikin University in 2007.

Michael married his wife Jill in Sept of 2007, and they have 4 children. They live on a horse farm where they raise and train horses as a hobby. He loves to trail ride at home and in the Shawnee National forest.

Michael became an agent with Sams/Hockaday in August of 2005 and has been helping seniors with health and life related products ever since.

Medicare & Retirement Planning Seminars at the Sams Ranch

Are you entering into the world of Medicare and retirement? Saddle up – this one’s for you!

Medicare is confusing for almost everyone Michael talks to. Some people educate themselves for years and still can’t wrap their head around Medicare Part D drug plans. There are 26+ choices and the ever-mysterious penalties that are based on the “national base beneficiary premium” which just so happens to change every year…

It’s confusing. That’s why for the first time, Michael is offering a free, 1-hour seminar at his  family ranch. He is very proud of what he's built there and can’t wait to share it with the community. Even if you think you’ve got it all figured out, use this seminar as an excuse to visit the beautiful Sams Ranch!

On the first Tuesday of every month at 6pm starting in August 2020, you’re invited to come on out to shovel out the manure of Medicare! (Just kidding, no physical effort required!)

✓ Bring your spouse

✓ One hour long

✓ No sales pitch – this seminar is educational only!

✓ He'll be covering Medicare and retirement planning in plain language

Michael has been focused on serving our central IL community for over 15 years and would be honored if you’d attend this educational seminar.

There will be a hand sanitizer station at the entrance and face masks are optional.

There are a limited number of seats at each seminar, so please save your seat here: https://www.samshockaday.com/lp/retirement-planning-seminar-at-sams-ranch

4150 Sandcreek Road, Decatur, IL 62521

Schedule Your Appointment

NOTE: If Michael is your agent and you can't find a time on Michael's calendar, please do NOT choose a different agent to meet with, as this will complicate and slow down your enrollment.

Please call our office if you run into scheduling issues.


Here's what Michael's clients say!

I felt that you took care of our insurance and did it personally.
S.M., Customer
Michael does out standing job helping us get through the land mine health care systems we have to deal with! When we have questions and call Michael ALWAYS gets back with you! Has helped save us money on our cost! You are in good hands when dealing with Michael Sams!
D.W., Customer
So far it's been great but then I have had no claims etc. thank for the email.
A.B., Customer
Michael does a thorough and efficient job explaining.
L.M., Customer
Listens to my questions, and always takes the time to explore my best options.
J. H., Customer
You did all the work to determine the best policy for us.If I attempted to do it myself,it would be a blind guess.I'm old and lazy,someone doing the work for me is appreciated.
R. B., Customer
Everyone talks about customer service, but Sams/Hockaday does it every day.
B.S., Customer
The personal attention given to me and my wife. Taking time to make sure we understood what was available and showed us the different options and what were the best options.
R.M., Customer
One on one contact rather than talking to a robot on the phone. Knowledge of insurance plans and help when its needed.
L.H., Customer
We appreciated your help in getting the right plan to fit our needs. We also like the personal service.
J.W., Customer
Michael answered all our questions about supplements for Medicare insurance the first visit. He found us reasonable rates for a RX and a supplement and gave easy to understand explanations of the policies. He responded to our phone calls in a timely fashion, and scheduled our meetings promptly and at our convenience.
S.B., Customer
Always returned my calls and walked me through the entire process. You made it very easy and answered all my questions.
J.J., Customer
Worked with me to find the best insurance for my needs. Great customer service.
D.B., Customer
everyone was friendly and helpful
B.B., Customer
Took time to come to our home and explain to us about the different coverages and suggested what would work best for us. Saved us money and set up payment process. Office personnel have always been courteous and provide information upon request.
J.T., Customer
Friendly and very knowledgeable. Extremely helpful in explaining options available.. Good follow through.
M.P., Customer
I am very happy with the personal service
James Q., customer since 2011
Good personal service with health insurance needs. We like knowing you stay on top of current insurance coverage and pricing.
S.W., Customer
I wouldn't be able to determine the best policy to help with the prescription costs. Each year you do it for us which is a tremendous help for confused old people.
Robert B., customer since 2011
Their selection of plans that meet my needs have saved me money. They handle paperwork for reimbursement from my former employer
J. F., Customer
just very friendly and always answers all of our questions in a timely manner. Also looking out for the best deals for us.
Customer since 2015
We like the caring, individual help we get with you.
Customer since 2015
Personalized, friendly and efficient service!
J.B., Customer
The Sams Hockaday folks are easy to work with and they save me money. They take care of all of the paperwork.
J.F., Customer
As iam a new customer, i don't have a lot to say. but i did appreciate that you did return my phone calls in a timely fashion. thank you fo all you have done.
Bonnie S., customer since 2015
We appreciate the continued service of our account.
B.F., Customer
You've always found a company that fits my prescription needs and with great savings too. Our questions are answered without us having to wait for a callback. Thank you for being very knowledgeable in your field.
C.K., Customer
I was signing up for Medicare first time, needed supplemental plan . Very helpful finding good plan with affordable premium. Follow up annually to see if still the best plan. Good service, friendly.
E. C., Customer
I feel like you got me the best medical insurance, based on my needs, and you will let me know if I need to change companies, so I don't worry whether I have the best or not.
David B., customer since 2011
Michael took great care of me when signing up for supplemental insurance. He walked me through it step by step so I understood what I was getting. The whole staff was very polite. I recommend Sams/Hockaday.
T.F., Customer
No pressure...you came to me
Willard G., customer since 2015
I was shown abundant kindness. I received so much info in the mail about Medicare that I was overwhelmed. Michael made it seem simple and I left the office knowing everything would be alright.
B.S., Customer
excellent presentation and follow up. Felt that my questions were answered.
R.W., Customer
Explained all my options. Made sure I understood my options. Didn't pressure my choice. Was extra nice to my granddaughter who I had to brig with me!
W.W., Customer
Great contact flexibility, detail of answers provided.
W.S., Customer
I believe that Michael Sams has our best interest in his goal along with the best service. He is amazing and I will always recommend him and his office to our friends.
S. F., Customer
I have already referred friends to you. We value your knowledge of the Medicare process. You helped us understand our options and navigate the system.
D.B., Customer
The best thing you do is the individual attention you give your clients. In today's world the human touch is almost gone. I really appreciate your contacting me with changes that will benefit my insurance program. Most folks do not have the knowledge needed to make intelligent decisions regarding medical insurance therefore the insurance rep is the most valuable contact a client can make. Thank you Michael Sams. I am proud of you and your accomplishments.
J.S., Customer
Michael always makes time to answer my questions (keeping in mind my lack of good understanding of insurance) and helps me make the best decisions of what works best for me. Very knowledgable and patient.
Joyce H., customer since 2011
You made my wife comfortable, and she's not a #'s person.
M.S., Customer
excellent explanation of benefits and options available
Customer since 2015
Sure appreciate you being there when insurance matters get confusing and hard to understand. When I need direction I call Mike Sams.
W.H., Customer
Provided me with a good supplement insurance with a low monthly rate.
J.T., Customer
Prompt and courteous service anytime I've had a question
Customer since 2012
I did send my sister Connie Harrold to you and you helped her husband with a saving policy
M. C., Customer
Friendly, specific and helpful.
L. S., Customer
You and your team have helped us wade through all the Medicare/Medicaid paperwork with great ease and satisfaction and worked hard trying to find this best and most cost effective solutions. Always a pleasure working with you all. Thanks.
H.F., Customer
You helped us when Intermet closed and have helped ever since. Thank you
M.S., Customer
You always watch for a better program to save me money and be sufficient for my needs. It has always turned out to be better then the previous one.. Thanks Michael Sams I can trust you.
R.R., Customer
My primary reason for asking Michael for help was the personal trust I had in him as an agent and person. He never talked down to me about about insurance matters. I left feeling that Michael had answered and would answer any questions that I had.
G.B., Customer
Copyright ©2026 Sams/Hockaday & Associates, LLC
All Rights Reserved. Privacy Notice
Disclaimer: We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 4 organizations which offer 41 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1‑800‑MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program to get information on all of your options. Not connected with or endorsed by the United States government or the federal Medicare program.