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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 explained the differences between the policies and the companies offering them so I would have as much information as possible to make a decision about my insurance. I really appreciate that.
B.A., Customer
You're always available when we need your help. You're the expert on insurance. It's So much better having a person to help than checking on the computer for information. Thanks
B.B., Customer
Straight forward and down to earth is what I like and you answer all questions or get answers. Thanks for being a friend.
J.T., Customer
Whenever I have a question I contact Patty and she gets back to me promtly with the answer
N.S., Customer
direct and to the point. no checking this or that, knew and explained why recommendation was made
C.S., Customer
I always feel confident that you have recommended the best solutions for my needs. Thank you.
J.N., Customer
Patty, offered me the best insurance for my needs and budget. She met with met when it was convenient for me.
C.S., Customer
We really enjoy Patty for her efficiency and honesty. I recently recommended her to my brother. I told him that she can answer any questions he may have. Thanks, Patty
M.R., Customer
Patrician Gogerty was very patient and explained the options that I had. I trusted her advice.
D.H., Customer
Trusting this company, Patty Gogerty specifically, to provide the appropriate supplement and prescription insurance to fit my needs takes a huge weight off my shoulders.
Customer since 2013
Very good service,they know what they are doing.
R.P., Customer
Availability to meet with me at any time Knowledge about Medicare Friendly
M.D., Customer
You always take care of us with getting the right health insurance. Thanks for all the help
R.W., Customer
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
I appreciate the help we get from you.
D.W., 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
Helped get lower fees for my wife's part d without even asking you to do it, we appreciate the excellent way you make us feel that we are important. I have referred business to you several times and I think those referrals also referred contacts to you.
P. C., Customer
Patty, You always are so knowledgeable and give me exceptional service way beyond and I am so blessed and thankful for you! I would highly recommend you. Thank you so very much
K.S., Customer
You're recommendations for insurance company's has proven good and it's nice to know that you are monitoring these companies and recommend changes when they are appropriate.
D.G., 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
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
Very helpful and quick to get the process going.
S.B., Customer
the personal touch that I receive is great. also, if I have a problem, I can call you and you handle it for me.
S.B., 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 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
You listened and were patient and thorough with your explanations. I've already recommended you to several people.
R.S., Customer
I've always been able to get very helpful information from my agent Patty Gogerty, and she got me all set up with all my Medicare plans three years ago and continues to steer me through my renewals (or changes) each year! Also, when I moved from Decatur, IL, to Lexington, SC, I was able to stay with my agent without any problems. I've had excellent service from this agency.
Deborah F., customer since 2012
Returned Phone calls - Follow through.
Customer since 2015
Patti, If we have a question you either answer it or get back to us with the answer. We have not had any negative issues with Cynthia or myself. We can ask for no more. Thank you.
L.D., Customer
You are there to help with any questions or concerns we have.
B.C., Customer
Have always gotten back to me promptly. Never feel rushed when talking to you. Very good at explaining everything.
Customer since 2014
Patty explained the system in simple terms so I could understand, gave me lots of options to choose from, and didn't pressure me. She was friendly and kind.
R.H., Customer
We love working with you. If we have questions you always get back to us in a timely matter. You are friendly and outgoing.
K.B., Customer
Personalized service. Makes you feel like they have all the time in the world for you.
F.S., Customer
I liked the way Patricia helped me with my Medicare and supplemental insurance needs. She made it very easy and less confusing.
Customer since 2015
everything appears to be going good with the coverages you provided for me since going to medicare. Pat continuously checks the policies available and gives me the best coverages for my money.
W. C., Customer
I appreciate your continuous monitoring of insurance companies to obtain the best coverage at the best price.
W.C., Customer
Everything was ready when we got there and she always takes time to answer any questions.
P.T., 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
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
Maximum involvement by Patty Gogerty in finding the best products that suit my needs, and a minimal involvement required on my part!
Michael H., customer since 2012
Personable service, quick response to questions, looking for best options I moved to Florida so I am not able to just go to their office. I rely on quick responses/solutions via phone calls or emails..
M.M., Customer
Patty got back to me right away and is working to help me find a plan. I would recommend Sam's Hockaday because I know that some knowledgeable people work there.
D.K., Customer
Your friendly staff guided us through the Medicare mare answering questions and getting us great prices for our medicare needs.
M.H., Customer
Patti made getting my Medicare needs so easy and answered all my questions. I am forever grateful.
J.S., Customer
I met about a Medicare supplement policy. I enjoyed meeting with Patricia Gogerty and she was so helpful. I would definitely recommend my friends who are retiring to meet with her. I will admit I was not "ready" to go on Medicare, but we all reach retirement age whether we like it or not!! But, I was very glad someone referred me to meet with Patricia Gogerty. She put me at ease and walked me through exactly what I needed. She was great!!
J.H., Customer
Joyce and Patty g are very helpful.
Customer since 2003
I have and continue to refer my friends and family to Patty for help with their medicare supplement plans. She helped me get a lower rate on my supplement just last week. I appreciate all the help she has given me and I know my friends do too.
Suzanne J., customer since 2013
You explained my options and helped me make decisions based on what I needed. I really appreciate that and your knowledge. Thank you!
L.B., Customer
Friendly personal service, agent had lots of information
R.H., Customer
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