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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. They have 3 children with number 4 on the way! 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 brand new 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!

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.
L. A., Customer
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
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
Totally satisfied. You were a big help to us.
M.R., Customer
Michael, I like that you are always on top of the changes that will come my way. I like that you give me plenty of time to make changes. I like that you are approachable and concerned with my smallest questions. Thanks!
C.M., Customer
Sam's is very knowledgeable with insurance plans and extremely helpful in selecting the right plan for me.
W.H., Customer
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
You have provided me with good service and have recommended me to some good supplemental insurance programs at a reasonable price. The customer service at the office when I call in has been always been courteous and they can usually answer any questions I may have.
P. B., Customer
Your company returns calls promptly and offers so much help for the questions and situations that I have. You have been a great help to me.
J.H., Customer
Made us feel very comfortable and after the meeting we felt very well informed. We had many questions answered. We left very satisfied when we left.
R.M., 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
Prompt attention and warm friendly service by each person I came in contact with, made my contact with Sams Hockaday especially meaningful!
Rita B., customer since 2015
Listens to my questions, and always takes the time to explore my best options.
J. H., Customer
Your service is great. Always available to answer questions or give advice.
Judith B., customer since 2014
Knowledgeable and variety of plans to choose from.
D.T., Customer
Professionalism, courteous and knowing exactly how to meet my needs. Also knowing that you and your staff are only a phone call away with all the answers and help that I need. Plus you saved me money. :)
D.W., Customer
You explained my choices regarding Medicare, as many times as I needed you to, until I understood my options. I like knowing that you are there, if I have any questions.
C. S., Customer
Michael Sams is an excellent agent! He is very patient and knowledgeable in all aspects of senior age concerns. I recommend to everyone that he explains insurance in the easiest way possible!
B.S., Customer
I thought you were very helpful and went that extra mile to help us.
D.D., 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
Michael is very personable, knowledgeable, and makes confusing information understandable. We highly recommend his assistance whenever you need help with your Medicare questions and options.
L.S., Customer
Quick access to info and great service!!!
R.M., Customer
No pressure...you came to me
Willard G., customer since 2015
We think Michael Sams is the best and most interested insurance agent we have ever had. He cares about his customers.
Donald B., customer since 2007
It was a relief not to worry if the paper work was done correctly or not. You answered and verified with me that which I was't sure of.
R.B., 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
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
I have a genuine feeling that you are sincere in wanting to help others to get their needs met, not just wanting to sell insurance. I have had that experience, but feel like your agency is not one of them.
Loretta B., customer since 2015
What we like is you can always talk with real person! If you leave a message they always get back with you! There are lots of folks selling ins. but customer service is what keeps customers coming back ! Michael does an outstanding job on service!
D.W., 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
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
Good communication and follow through....Thank you very much..
T.J., Customer
You helped us when Intermet closed and have helped ever since. Thank you
M.S., Customer
You are there the moment I need your expertise. I refer you to everyone I know, who is nearing retirement age.
C.S., Customer
Mr. Sams, You made a confusing time about insurance a not so bad experience, we liked that you gave us the best choice for us.
S.M., Customer
You were there for us when Wagner's closed and have helped us ever since. Thank you.
M.S., Customer
You were very informative and answered our questions very precisely
T.Y., Customer
You made my wife comfortable, and she's not a #'s person.
M.S., Customer
Prompt and courteous service anytime I've had a question
Customer since 2012
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
Your willingness to help when we get a bill from the doctor or medical field person or medicare worker.
A.W., Customer
Michael is very knowledgeable and explains things well. Keeps us on track!!!
Customer since 2013
Michael did an excellent job finding my husband and me the right insurance for us. He is very personable and professional.
L.H., 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
Treated us with kindness and respect. Answered all are questions and go us a insurance at a much lower cost than what we were paying.
J.T., Customer
I did send my sister Connie Harrold to you and you helped her husband with a saving policy
M. C., Customer
I feel the information I received was thorough and what I needed. Michael worked with me to find out what I wanted and did his best to accommodate me. I am very satisfied with the plans I have.
G.B., Customer
I appreciate the research you do for us each year on prescription plans available for our particular needs. This is an outstanding service. Thank you.
W.I., Customer
Michael Sams understands our needs and financial abilities. He found plans that helped us. We trust his knowledge and trust his integrity.
Patricia A., customer since 2011
My wife and I want to say that we think the world of our agent, Michael Sams. First of all we thoroughly trust Michael and we feel safe in his guidance on what companies we should go with when it is time to change companies for our coverage for our Medicare supplement plans. He makes sure to find the best plans considering the amount we pay monthly plus the best coverage. He is great and we thank God that we found him!
T.T., Customer
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