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Patty Gogerty

Insurance Agent

Sams/Hockaday & Associates

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

Phone:

217-423-8000

Mobile:

217-972-8891

Patty Gogerty has been with Sams/Hockaday & Associates for over 30 years. She has been helping people navigate through the Medicare process in addition to helping with other areas, such as financial products and life insurance needs.

Born into a family of 10 kids, she has lived in Decatur, IL most of her life. Patty is a big supporter of the United Way of Decatur and Hudson's Halfway Home for which she helps to foster special needs puppies.

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NOTE: If Patty is your agent and you can't find a time on Patty'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 Patty's clients say!

Patty Gogerty was very personable, informative, and thorough. I have already recommended her to a new client.
R.H., Customer
caring for my needs keeping me with good choices helping me make right choices
Customer since 2013
You are there to help with any questions or concerns we have.
B.C., Customer
Patty has always been responsive to my needs and gone out of her way to find the right fit.
I.H., Customer
I like having a agent that I can talk to face to face if I need to.
K.I., Customer
You always are there for us
R.W., Customer
Patty has been very helpful in securing good insurance for us. We have already recommended her to friends.
W.J., Customer
Patty Gogerty is just THE BEST!!!! We were so confused when we began going to her for advice on supplemental insurances for both my husband and myself. She guided us through the hoops and saved us hours and hours of stressful time... She did not push any one insurance at us, rather gave us our options with clear cut data and then waited for us to make our choices... I can't imagine navigating through this nightmare of benefits without a the person she is. She is able to navigate quickly through many computer screens and enter our information with immediate results.. Please, please do not eliminate this service.... Many, many folks would be lost and paying much more than they needed to. Plus, you have to understand there are millions of retired folks that don't even own a computer or iPhone... Thanks, Patty, for the GREAT service you provide and your love and compassion!
L.B., Customer
You always get back to me when I need help. You check on my status yearly to make sure I don't need any kind of upgrade. I feel your agency has a lot to offer in the scope and view it has of the insurance industry. That is why I recommend people to call you before they go to other supplement companies.
L.L., Customer
Very helpful in comparing the various products available on the market.
Customer since 2015
Patty knows what I was looking for, and found it , and explained to me.
E.P., Customer
<p>Very prompt in getting back to me. Explained everything explicitly. Very happy with Patty!</p>
Karen B., customer since 2015
Patty was very knowledgeable about medicare supplement insurance and medicare part D insurance. She was friendly and efficient. I have recommended some of my friends to call Patty when they are ready to purchase medicare supplement insurance.
R.M., Customer
Patricia was good about explaining the insurance policies. And patience with our questions
J.R., Customer
Patty Gogerty took plenty of time to go through are policies and answered all our questions. We saved a considerable amount on our medicare supplement and prescription plan.
J.H., Customer
Patty Gogerty is the ABSOLUTE BEST person around to discuss healthcare for seniors! My husband and I are both nurses and are inundated with insurance "plans" and things wanting our money... She is smart, knowledgable, and available to her clients... We have told many people about her and what she can do for them, but many are skeptical, to say the least, with all we have coming at us daily..... We will never change! Give 'em heck Patty! Linda & Harold Baldock
L.B., Customer
Patty is always friendly and ready to help us with any problems we have. Everyone in the office has always been friendly in greeting us when we come in. We will continue using your service.
M.S., Customer
Good comparison of different insurance available saving us as much as possible and still providing good coverage.
J.M., Customer
Very knowledgeable in helping us with my 401K ,Social Security.Help me to understand what I needed to do to get ready to retire.Very enjoyable working with Patty.
R.P., Customer
Patricia,my agent was very helpful in customizing a health plan to fit my needs.Comparing different choices,and explaining the pros and cons while not pushing me into any decisions. Her follow-up since signing has also been great!
A.S., Customer
It is obvious you know your stuff. Glad you do because I do not have the energy to do the research.
M.M., Customer
I am very satisfied with the service and help navigating all of the health insurance options available. Patricia Gogerty has went above and beyond my expectations in getting the right options for my wife and I. We are very pleased with our treatment there, and have recommended them to several friends.
J.L., Customer
I liked the personal attention I received and all the research on different carriers that Patty did and then her recommendations / suggestions.
D.G., Customer
Availability to meet with me at any time Knowledge about Medicare Friendly
M.D., Customer
You've always been able to answer all of our questions in a very professional way... and it speeds up the whole process of figuring out what insurance is the best
Linda B., customer since 2015
Patty is the reason we are with the company. If she were to move to a different company, we would move with her.
J.A., Customer
great service & people
M.M., Customer
Thank you for your continued help. No matter what my problem is you always make time to answer my questions and get me insurance choices for my needs. You also help those I bring in or send youe way. I tell everyone to call your office if they have questions or need help choosing insurance for their needs too. Thanks again Patty G.!!!!
F.B., Customer
Sams/Hockaday & Associates are always ready to care for their customers. If there are any questions or concerns that one might have then Sams/Hockaday and their agents are there with the answers to your questions and concerns and more than willing and able to serve their customers in a timely and effective manner.
K.H., Customer
Very knowlegable took the worry and confusion out if choosing insurance. Patti is fantastic to work with.
D.C., Customer
Answered all my questions even when I asked them 2-3 times, discussed all my options but gave sound advice.
Customer since 2015
The thing I like best is that you do the research and know the companies and the coverage they provide. You are able to recommend the best plan for my needs.
T.G., Customer
I appreciate your continuous monitoring of insurance companies to obtain the best coverage at the best price.
W.C., Customer
I appreciate your staying in touch with me and making sure I have the best policies to handle what I need from them.
W.C., Customer
Patty Gogerty is always there when I need her. Very knowledgeable on the product and company she has selected for me, and makes me feel like I am the only client she has to deal with. Keep up the great job Patty !
M. L., Customer
Very helpful and quick to get the process going.
S.B., Customer
We felt that we could trust your company and you to make the right recommendations to us. And we were well pleased with your recommendations. When it comes to insurance it's very important to us to be able to trust and feel comfortable with our agent.
P.D., Customer
You have been honest and saved me some money.
S.B., Customer
Patty took a complicated Medicare sign-up and made it simple for both my wife and for me.
L.P., Customer
Agent is very knowledgeable on Part B and prescription plans and always looking for ways to save client money.
Customer since 2013
I really appreciate the in-person communication with Patty Gogerty...makes me feel much more satisfied with the choices I make, using her knowledge and experience.
D. F., Customer
The most specific thing that I liked about dealing with Patricia Gogerty is her command of the facts about the insurance industry. In my case I needed health insurance to go with my Medicare and Patricia had all of the answers. She is also very price conscious. My wife and I have appreciated her guidance in dealing with supplemental insurances.
M.K., Customer
Customer service and follow through - not just lip service.
C.L., Customer
I like the fact that I visit regularly with Patricia and go over any questions and she is able to get me the best insurance plans available.
Karen R., customer since 2015
You are always friendly and kind and always look out for me, trying to get me good coverage at a good rate.
D.G., Customer
Personalized service. Makes you feel like they have all the time in the world for you.
F.S., Customer
I have been nothing but very satisfied with the service i have been given. First, special shoutout to Patty, who has treated me like family - answered all my questions as soon as possible and just been a good friend looking out for a "senior". Also, when I call the office whoever answers the phone have always been very polite and helpful. Actually have recommended you more than once.
M.D., Customer
<p>Patty has taken care of being sure I have had the best coverage for the money for over 15 years. She always alerts me to any better coverage on her own. She takes the time to explain all the options to you and gives a clear picture. She is a dedicated and resourceful agent.</p>
Linda H., customer since 1996
I text a lot because I do not hear well. She always texts me back. She stays on top of our ins. Trying to keep premiums down.
R.G., Customer
direct and to the point. no checking this or that, knew and explained why recommendation was made
C.S., Customer
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