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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, 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
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
Your service is great. Always available to answer questions or give advice.
Judith B., customer since 2014
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
I haven been completely satisfied with my experience here. I have complete confidence that Michael is on top of changes in the insurance landscape that might effect me. I also have found several of the informational mailings useful and/or interesting.
L.C., 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
Personalized, friendly and efficient service!
J.B., 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
Everyone is friendly & business like @ the same time. Two great attributes.
L.H., Customer
Just personal attention to the smallest details.
R.B., 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
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
It's very comforting to me knowing that Michael will search out the best Medicare supplement for me, and I don't have to worry about it.
N.B., Customer
Excellent information and friendly atmosphere.
D.B., Customer
I need to know who my agent is since Dianne is retired.
B.T., Customer
Listens to my questions, and always takes the time to explore my best options.
J. H., Customer
When rates were raised from one company, you took time to find a less expensive rate for us. Even after moving to Texas you took the time to find us a good rate down here. Thanks Michael!!
D.B., Customer
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
Great customer service, great rates!
L.K., Customer
Quick access to info and great service!!!
R.M., Customer
always makes you feel at ease never pushy, friendly, good advice
S.R., Customer
Sam's is very knowledgeable with insurance plans and extremely helpful in selecting the right plan for me.
W.H., 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
You and your staff were quick to answer any and all questions we had!
M.K., Customer
Available when I tried 2 contact you!And resolve issues!
M.W., Customer
Your agency has gone the extra mile in finding the best solutions that meet our need. Everyone in the office is a pleasure to know and work with.
H.F., 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
good explanations of ins. when I have questions I always get a prompt reply.
R.W., 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
it was great the way all my options were so readily available for me to see and compare. Your system is so easy to understand and you are so helpful. Insurance is a very complicated process for most of us under the best of circumstances. At retirement, it is even worse. You made it seem easy. Thank you.
C.C., Customer
Michael has explained everything that we ask him about our supplemental insurance.
J.G., Customer
I thought you were very helpful and went that extra mile to help us.
D.D., Customer
Communication was good. Informative and helpful
D.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
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
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
Medicare plans, supplemental insurance, & prescription plans can be overwhelming but Michael explained it all to us and made sure we understood our options. Michael is always available for any questions we may have and answers calls promptly. Also once a year he contacts us so we can review our prescription plan. It's a blessing to know you're in the best of hands with Michael (Sams/Hockaday Insurance). Thank You Michael!
C.D., 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
Michael Sams went the "extra mile" to help with our decision. He went over all our options and made sure we understood everything. He made it easy to follow up with a call or text and we never once felt like we were bothering him with all the questions we had. It was hard decision that he made so easy. Would highly recommend Sams/Hockaday to anyone!
R.S., Customer
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
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
My situation in a bit different - I am taking care of my mom's affairs and had NO idea how to choose supplemental insurance for her; especially because of her needs. Michael laid out all of the options for me and talked to me with words I could actually understand (no insurance jargon) and answered all of my questions. He told me what to expect each step of the way. Michael took this daunting task off my shoulders and really helped me.
G.P., Customer
I felt that you took care of our insurance and did it personally.
S.M., Customer
everyone was friendly and helpful
B.B., Customer
You made my wife comfortable, and she's not a #'s person.
M.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
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
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 and your team have helped us wade through all the Medicare/Medicaid paperwork with great ease and satisfaction and worked hard trying to find this best and most cost effective solutions. Always a pleasure working with you all. Thanks.
H.F., Customer
Always been pleased with resuts when dealing with Michael. He does his best.
M. S., Customer
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