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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

Local to Decatur, IL, have questions about your Medicare plan, or are getting ready to enter the Medicare world? Saddle up – this one’s for you!

Medicare is confusing for almost everyone, at first. Some people educate themselves for years and still don't feel confident they understand their current plan or options. With so many moving parts, options, and penalties to navigate, having an experienced agent, like Michael, in your corner is one of the best decisions you can make for your Medicare coverage, and retirement in general.

Throughout the year, Michael offers no-cost, 1-hour seminars at his family ranch, Sams Ranch, to give people an opportunity to learn and ask questions in person about everything from Medicare to retirement planning.

Even if you think you’ve got it all figured out, use these seminars as an excuse to visit the beautiful Sams Ranch!

On the first Tuesday of every month from April - November at 6pm, 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.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT

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!

we like the personal touch
L.B., Customer
Entering into the medicare system was overwhelming. Michael helped us navigate the labyrinth with good humor and generosity. He was always available to answer our many questions and he never made us feel like we were imposing on his time. He found us the perfect policies to meet our insurance needs. A great person to work with - knowledgable and a really nice guy.
M. C., Customer
I came in to get health insurance after loosing my job. Michael helped me get health,eye, and dental ins. He also gnt me signed up for SS. I had 401-K and other things h3d helped me with. Would and have told friends about his kindness and all the help he has done and is still doing for me. Thanks for all of Michael's help.
D.H., Customer
Michael does a thorough and efficient job explaining.
L.M., Customer
Good personal service with health insurance needs. We like knowing you stay on top of current insurance coverage and pricing.
S.W., Customer
Being overwhelmed with so much to choose from, Mr. Sams did a remarkable job. And the best part is it didn't cost an arm and a leg.
B.S., Customer
Michael, you make it personal. When I first visited with you, you told me you were going to get me the policy that you had for your mother. I also like the way that you check on the premiums and try to keep mine as low as possible since I'm on a very limited income. Just this evening I recommended you to my brother. He is retiring this week (at 62), but I told him when he was ready for Medicare to come see you!!!
R.R., Customer
Michael has been extremely helpful in our efforts to wade through the numerous Medicare Supplement options. He is very knowledgeable about what is right for us!!
M.T., Customer
Friendly, specific and helpful.
L. S., Customer
I am SO pleased with my insurance agent, Michael Sams! He is a kind and caring man, very professional and extremely helpful. He relieved all of my fears and made a very complicated process easy to understand! I highly recommend him to all my friends!
B.S., Customer
I did send my sister Connie Harrold to you and you helped her husband with a saving policy
M. C., Customer
They navigate Medicare and supplemental insurance options to find you a custom fit. They made the entire process for us so simple and painless. We feel like we found friends at Sams/Hockaday.
Joan B., customer since 2015
Very nice to have a "person" not a robot machine to talk to and is sincerely interested in selecting insurance to fit my needs, answer questions and get problems resolved.
Walter H., customer since 2011
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
Michael is very knowledgeable and explains things well. Keeps us on track!!!
Customer since 2013
Their selection of plans that meet my needs have saved me money. They handle paperwork for reimbursement from my former employer
J. F., Customer
Your are always there when we need your services and your products are second to none. Jerry R. Birkey
J.B., Customer
Personalized, friendly and efficient service!
J.B., Customer
Looked and asked for references for a Medicare Supplement agent who will look for me needs rather than the needs of a particular supplement company. Sams, Hockaday and Assoc. were recommended and it worked brilliantly for us. Thanks.
K.L., Customer
good frienly service,on the ball,just good people,,
Blaine A., customer since 2011
Michael has explained everything that we ask him about our supplemental insurance.
J.G., Customer
Michael Sams is the perfect agent. Represents the companies perfectly and perfectly represents us. A perfect relationship.
S.F., Customer
Michael Sams provides responsive, knowledgeable guidance and recommendations to helps seniors make informed and appropriate decisions.
M.S., Customer
Michael's knowledge of Medicare is exceptional. There is so much more to know than we expected and he did an awesome job of presenting and explaining our options.
D.B., Customer
Michael, I would say you were very professional in explaining to me all my options, and did so in a very relaxed atmosphere without any undue pressure. Basically, I believe you were genuinely concerned with my personal needs.
J.D., 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
Michael always comes to my home to help me with my insurance problems. This is very helpful to me as I need to use a walker to get around.
I.A., Customer
Always been pleased with resuts when dealing with Michael. He does his best.
M. S., Customer
You and your staff were quick to answer any and all questions we had!
M.K., Customer
We like the caring, individual help we get with you.
Customer since 2015
Melody and I were just telling my sister and brother-in-law about Sams/Hockaday last week. My sister was pretty frustrated with the whole Medicare process. We explained to her how you took the frustration out of not only understanding the Medicare process, but in making good decisions for supplemental coverage.
R.T., Customer
Your willingness to help when we get a bill from the doctor or medical field person or medicare worker.
A.W., Customer
Personal service. Makes sure we are getting the best possible coverage and rate. We like dealing with Michael. Very nice young man.
D.T., 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 is very knowledgeable regarding advantages of one policy over another making it easy for me to know where my best buys are for insurance. Saves me time and money not having to try to figure out the differences from one policy to another.
Landell A., customer since 2014
You made my wife comfortable, and she's not a #'s person.
M.S., Customer
I found you and your staff very easy to talk to and very informative, every one has been very comfortable to work with to take care of my needs. It's been a pleasure working with all of you and will continue to use your services.
Joseph M., customer since 2014
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
The guaranteed annuity rates more than double bank CD rates. At this point in my life, I want secure returns which I feel I am getting here. I am pleased with the help in getting supplemental insurance as well.
D.K., Customer
My wife and I very much appreciate the friendly support and service provided by Michael as he navigated us through Medicare decisions.
R.T., Customer
When I got Aetna insurance during that stressful 'state' commitment, you helped me decide on a plan that works.
D.J., Customer
good explanations of ins. when I have questions I always get a prompt reply.
R.W., Customer
always makes you feel at ease never pushy, friendly, good advice
S.R., Customer
We have absolutely not worries when we have Sams/Hockaday taking care of our insurance needs. We are very busy and they always have our needs in their priority.
S.F., Customer
I am very happy with the personal service
James Q., customer since 2011
I have recommended my friends to your company. I am very pleased with the services I have received from Michael. He is very knowledgeable and very personable.
R.R., Customer
You were very helpful in finding a much better rate on my prescription insurance.
S. P., Customer
Michael explains the advantages of one policy over another and knows answers to any medicare questions I may have. Joyce is also very helpful when I call with questions.
L.A., Customer
Michael helped me a lot when I was getting ready to sign up for Social Security. He found the best plan for me.
B.C., 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
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