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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!

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
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
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
I feel we got a good deal and you are easy and friendly to work with. i
Robert R., customer since 2015
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
Great contact flexibility, detail of answers provided.
W.S., 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
Knowledgeable and variety of plans to choose from.
D.T., Customer
I did send my sister Connie Harrold to you and you helped her husband with a saving policy
M. C., Customer
Everyone is very friendly and willing to help, but I do hope that the agents get a little more aggressive about getting Letters of Coverage for clients and I could have used a little more help with dealing with One Exchange, although Taylor and Joyce were helpful. Thank you, Pamela Cox
P.C., Customer
Good personal service with health insurance needs. We like knowing you stay on top of current insurance coverage and pricing.
S.W., 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
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 does out standing job helping us get through the land mine health care systems we have to deal with! When we have questions and call Michael ALWAYS gets back with you! Has helped save us money on our cost! You are in good hands when dealing with Michael Sams!
D.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, I have recommended your company to many of my friends! I tell them what good care you take of me! (Someone has to!!!).
R.R., Customer
You did all the work to determine the best policy for us.If I attempted to do it myself,it would be a blind guess.I'm old and lazy,someone doing the work for me is appreciated.
R. B., Customer
Worked with me to find the best insurance for my needs. Great customer service.
D.B., Customer
When I got Aetna insurance during that stressful 'state' commitment, you helped me decide on a plan that works.
D.J., Customer
I know that anytime I have a question or concern, you are only a phone call or email away! You don't know what piece of mind this gives me. I appreciate you and your staff for taking such good care your customers!
N.H., 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
I was signing up for Medicare first time, needed supplemental plan . Very helpful finding good plan with affordable premium. Follow up annually to see if still the best plan. Good service, friendly.
E. C., Customer
Provided me with a good supplement insurance with a low monthly rate.
J.T., Customer
No pressure...you came to me
Willard G., customer since 2015
We feel that we get the best policy at the best price.
D.T., 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
Totally satisfied. You were a big help to us.
M.R., Customer
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
A lot of complicated information was explained in a clear and concise manner. Michael was open to any questions I had and took time to answer them. Thank you.
Customer since 2015
I was very happy with Michael Sams. I wasn't sure what to expect when starting Medicare but he made it simple with his guidance. Thanks so much!
K.J., Customer
Explained all my options. Made sure I understood my options. Didn't pressure my choice. Was extra nice to my granddaughter who I had to brig with me!
W.W., Customer
The Sams Hockaday folks are easy to work with and they save me money. They take care of all of the paperwork.
J.F., 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
Helping each year with Plan D recommendations and keeping us abreast of Retirement options
R.B., Customer
We especially appreciate your help with finding the right drug plans for us. It seems somewhat complicated for us. Thank you.
J.O., Customer
You make me feel as though you really care about getting me the best coverage at the best price. I appreciate the fact that you call me when a policy increases and you know of one with the same coverage or better at a lower price. Thanks Micheal
R.R., 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
This company is reputable and has the best interest of their client in every decision.
B.F., Customer
Working with Michael Sams is so wonderful! He explains insurance well enough that it makes it simple to understand! Insurance has always been so overwhelming to me and it's such a comfort to have someone explain everything to me I terms that make sense! I can't say enough about his expertise on all senior age insurance options!!
B.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
prompt response to any concerns with correct and accurate information. come see me sometime when you are in Trilla.
W.N., Customer
Just personal attention to the smallest details.
R.B., Customer
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
Well prepared. Friendly. Saved us money in insurance. Easy location to get to. overall impressed. Looking forward to working with him in the future. Prompt in returning calls.
Norman R., customer since 2015
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
Michael has explained everything that we ask him about our supplemental insurance.
J.G., 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
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
Everyone talks about customer service, but Sams/Hockaday does it every day.
B.S., Customer
Michael Sams is always proactive in getting the best plans for me for Medicare supplements and Medicare part D drug Thank you
J.B., Customer
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