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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.

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!

you checking each year for best deal so I don't have to
Larry B., customer since 2011
You meet my wife and I in Effingham and explained all the options. Unlike other insurance companies that just flooded us with junk mail. We enjoyed listening to your presentation and explaining how supplement insurance works.
Ronald R., customer since 2015
Great contact flexibility, detail of answers provided.
W.S., Customer
Felt very comfortable with you and your team. You made us welcome, explored all the avenues and strived to make a complicated system (Medicare, supplemental, etc.) easy for us to navigate and understand while also finding the best and most cost effective solutions.
Helene F., customer since 2015
You helped us when Intermet closed and have helped ever since. Thank you
M.S., Customer
I thought you were very helpful and went that extra mile to help us.
D.D., Customer
Took time to come to our home and explain to us about the different coverages and suggested what would work best for us. Saved us money and set up payment process. Office personnel have always been courteous and provide information upon request.
J.T., Customer
I feel like you are looking out for my best interests, when it comes to which insurance co. I go with. I like the fact that you review our insurance with us each year.
D.B., 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
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
Michael Sams provides responsive, knowledgeable guidance and recommendations to helps seniors make informed and appropriate decisions.
M.S., Customer
I did send my sister Connie Harrold to you and you helped her husband with a saving policy
M. C., Customer
I was looking for a local broker for Medicare Supplement coverage and information. The more I read, the more confusing the information became. Michael was very helpful and I was able to get coverage for less than the AARP recommended coverage. Very pleased with the initial appointment as well as the two follow-up conversations we have had. The needed coverage is in place with time to spare. Thanks Michael!
W.S., Customer
You've always given us great advice paying attention to the details of our lives as well as the regulations. We've recommended you to three friends.
M.C., Customer
very personable, very knowledgeable, explained things thoroughly, really helped us to get what was best for us.
Mary R., customer since 2015
I felt that my best interests were the driving force in the information provided to me. The level of knowledge & caring shown by everyone in the firm made me feel very secure in my decisions.
J. I., 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
excellent presentation and follow up. Felt that my questions were answered.
R.W., Customer
Takes the time needed to make sure we understand. Letting us know that you are just a call away if we need assistance . That means everything to the seniors.
R.W., Customer
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 always makes time to answer my questions (keeping in mind my lack of good understanding of insurance) and helps me make the best decisions of what works best for me. Very knowledgable and patient.
Joyce H., customer since 2011
Quick access to info and great service!!!
R.M., 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
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
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
Available when I tried 2 contact you!And resolve issues!
M.W., Customer
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
We appreciate the continued service of our account.
B.F., 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
Sure appreciate you being there when insurance matters get confusing and hard to understand. When I need direction I call Mike Sams.
W.H., 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
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, 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
You were very informative and answered our questions very precisely
T.Y., Customer
good explanations of ins. when I have questions I always get a prompt reply.
R.W., 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
I believe that Michael Sams has our best interest in his goal along with the best service. He is amazing and I will always recommend him and his office to our friends.
S. F., Customer
Time well spent. No rush. Makes the best recommendations.
N.R., Customer
Everyone is friendly & business like @ the same time. Two great attributes.
L.H., 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
Takes the time we need to explain it in a way we understand. Always prompt on calls. And has always found the insurance company that meets our needs.
C.K., Customer
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
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
Friendly, specific and helpful.
L. S., 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
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
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
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
Prompt and courteous service anytime I've had a question
Customer since 2012
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