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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

Due to numerous plan changes for the 2025 Annual Enrollment Period, combined with an increased number of clients we are meeting with, availability is very limited through Dec. 7. Please call me to 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 don't know which insurance co. is the best for our situation, and you get our medical information and recomend the best co. at the best price for us. That has been very important to my wife and I, and we have been very happy with your service.
D. B., Customer
The entire team is wonderful. Michael is very professional and Is always available when needed. The expertise and guidance with my financial planning has been exceptional. I highly recommend Sams Hockaday and Associates
M.B., Customer
you look for the best for us.
Pamela D., customer since 2014
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
I feel we got a good deal and you are easy and friendly to work with. i
Robert R., customer since 2015
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
I thought you were very helpful and went that extra mile to help us.
D.D., Customer
The thing I like most about Michael is that you come out to my home to answer any of my questions. I'm a senior and its difficult for me to get around.
Customer since 2006
We like the caring, individual help we get with you.
Customer since 2015
Clearly explained the basics of Medicare supplement coverage in laymans terms so that we could easily understand the coverage and our options. Assistance with signing us up for coverage was invaluable. We also appreciate the staff's support in answering any questions we had regarding claims.
D.B., Customer
excellent explanation of benefits and options available
Customer since 2015
Michael Sam's has always been very accommodating to my schedule. He explains things so I can understand. He answers all my questions whether in person or text. I have recommended Michael to several of my clients/friends. Very pleased with his services.
C.S., 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
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
excellent presentation and follow up. Felt that my questions were answered.
R.W., Customer
You helped us when Intermet closed and have helped ever since. Thank you
M.S., 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
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
You were very helpful in finding a much better rate on my prescription insurance.
S. P., Customer
I am very happy with the personal service
James Q., customer since 2011
Michael, when Sherry and I come in for an appointment we seldom have more than a 3 or 4 minute wait until we see you. You are always thorough on your answers and explain why. I had an issue with my Firestone insurance when I switched over to part d. You helped guide me thru until it was resolved. We appreciated that.
H.S., Customer
Knowledgeable and variety of plans to choose from.
D.T., 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
Going on Medicare, needing supplemental insurance & a prescription plan can be overwhelming but Michael is sooo knowledgeable, the process was very easy. Michael is such a good & trustworthy man. Thanks to all for making this process easy, answering questions, explaining all options & recommending what was best for me. I also sent my sister to you & she was so impressed also. Thanks again.
C.D., Customer
Always optimistic, friendly and helpful. They take time to answer questions and to find unknown answers. They make suggestions to aid in investing.
D.J., Customer
Michael has explained everything that we ask him about our supplemental insurance.
J.G., 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
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
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
You were there for us when Wagner's closed and have helped us ever since. Thank you.
M.S., Customer
I was shown abundant kindness. I received so much info in the mail about Medicare that I was overwhelmed. Michael made it seem simple and I left the office knowing everything would be alright.
B.S., 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
prompt response to any concerns with correct and accurate information. come see me sometime when you are in Trilla.
W.N., Customer
I did send my sister Connie Harrold to you and you helped her husband with a saving policy
M. C., 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
Your willingness to help when we get a bill from the doctor or medical field person or medicare worker.
A.W., Customer
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
Communication was good. Informative and helpful
D.S., Customer
Your are always there when we need your services and your products are second to none. Jerry R. Birkey
J.B., Customer
I got some valuable help from you when I did not know very much about what i was doing. You helped make my process so much easier and more understandable.
J.H., 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
Listens to my questions, and always takes the time to explore my best options.
J. H., Customer
Michael is very knowledgeable and explains things well. Keeps us on track!!!
Customer since 2013
We've been treated like we are family. Michael seems to care about our needs and has given us suggestions on older policies that we can change to benefit down the road.
R.B., Customer
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
As iam a new customer, i don't have a lot to say. but i did appreciate that you did return my phone calls in a timely fashion. thank you fo all you have done.
Bonnie S., 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
Answered my questions before I knew what questions to ask, and answered any more that I had. No pressure presentation. Very personable. Even answered questions regarding a friend, so I could help her in decisions. Thank you Michael for your time, and your knowledge.
L. H., Customer
Michael does a thorough and efficient job explaining.
L.M., 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
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