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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!

Attention to detail. Patty is very helpful.
R.M., Customer
Patty has helped me save money from medicare supplement insurance to life insurance.I have referred several friends and family who are also happy with their service.
S.J., Customer
Everything was ready when we got there and she always takes time to answer any questions.
P.T., Customer
Your quick and efficient response to a client is what Sams Hockday is know for in this area and the fact that you always keep on top of client needs. I always appreciate that you call me at renewal if you see changes that I need to be aware of, and do what ever it takes to keep my premium at the lowest point. Your employees are always great to deal with . You are always at the top of my referral list ! Keep up the great work.
Marilyn L., customer since 2014
Whenever I have a question I contact Patty and she gets back to me promtly with the answer
N.S., Customer
Your friendly staff guided us through the Medicare mare answering questions and getting us great prices for our medicare needs.
M.H., Customer
direct and to the point. no checking this or that, knew and explained why recommendation was made
C.S., Customer
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
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
<p>Patty, you and anyone that I have ever talked to in your company, have always been very pleasant and very helpful! My experience with you is that you work
Millicent S., customer since 2012
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
We Have already referred people. I like having local people to call if there's a problem . You fill out the paper work and make it much easier for us.
B.B., Customer
At Sams/Hockaday Insurance you get the best from the best. It's nice to know that there are agents out there that take pride in their work and care for the wellbeing of their clients. Everything is explained in detail and you are fitted with the best group for your needs. Plus if the rates are raising the agents will find a new company with a lower premium but carries the same great coverage. What more can a client ask for!
Marilynn W., customer since 2015
Patricia Gogerty has been excellent in guiding my wife and I through our insurance needs. She knows the business and is always ready with helpful advice. Thanks to Sams/Hockaday!
M.K., 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
I can`t keep track of all the changes to my coverage. Patty takes care of that. She keeps me informed, then lets me make the decision. I like that.
G.N., 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
I find Patty Gogerty to be very honest and straight forward. She's explained everything to us in language that I could understand. Very nice experience.
M.R., Customer
Patricia, I am very pleased to say that your extra efforts getting my health insurance issues resolved was a blessing to me during my recent migraine attacks. Thank you for your service during this time.
B.M., Customer
you were very patient with us and answering our questions. you cover our insurance plans . glad us our insurance papers in a nice folder so we can keep everything together. than you Diana Ruthrauff
D.R., 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
friendly, knowagable and personal service
M.M., 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
You are always there if I have questions. I have seen the stats and figures through visits with you and feel I have a leg up on offers coming thru the mail. I appreciate the yearly check in with me to make sure I'm at the best place.
L.L., Customer
We feel confident you gave us the best insurance choices for our needs. You gave us all the information we needed.
B.C., Customer
Very good service,they know what they are doing.
R.P., Customer
We loved the way that you took the time to explain the different options to us, even though you were sick.
J.B., Customer
I felt comfortable talking to Patty about my insurance options for life and supplemental insurance and getting her input
M.S., Customer
Speaking with Patty Gogarty helped us make some financial decisions which really helped us out
Patricia G., 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
Patty, offered me the best insurance for my needs and budget. She met with met when it was convenient for me.
C.S., Customer
Made it so easy to understand, spent all the time we needed answering our many questions and guided us to choose good reputable insurance groups to fit our needs
Customer since 2015
Friendly service, and helped us choose the best insurance policies that fit our needs, both with life ins. And health ins. Policies. Thank you!
K.S., Customer
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 caring and alert to my needs.
S. S., Customer
Very helpful, polite & knowledgeable.
J.H., Customer
OUR agent was very informed. easy to talk to, also answered any questions.
J.R., Customer
I appreciate the help we get from you.
D.W., 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
Personalized service. Makes you feel like they have all the time in the world for you.
F.S., Customer
<p>Very prompt in getting back to me. Explained everything explicitly. Very happy with Patty!</p>
Karen B., customer since 2015
Agent is very knowledgeable on Part B and prescription plans and always looking for ways to save client money.
Customer since 2013
caring for my needs keeping me with good choices helping me make right choices
Customer since 2013
Your help has been very beneficial and given me confidence to know that any help I need with Medicare is just a phone call away. I can't thank you enough for that.
D.M., 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
Patty is extremely helpful with my medicare needs and questions.
D.F., Customer
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
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
Was very friendly and helpful . Pat went the extra mile to help me and I appreciate it very much.
P.D., Customer
The thing that was most helpful to us was the knowledge you have about all the Medicare supplemental insurance programs and Medicare part D pharmacy programs that are out there which helped us make our decisions much easier, without the hassle of contacting them ourselves. The quick, friendly service was also appreciated.
Susan R., customer since 2015
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