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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!

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
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
you look for the best for us.
Pamela D., customer since 2014
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
Very personal effort to bring about customer satisfaction. Friendly, courteous office staff.
R.B., Customer
always makes you feel at ease never pushy, friendly, good advice
S.R., Customer
Listens to my questions, and always takes the time to explore my best options.
J. H., Customer
Quick access to info and great service!!!
R.M., 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
This company is reputable and has the best interest of their client in every decision.
B.F., Customer
When I call with a question regarding my insurance there is always a cordial reply on your end. If the gals need to have Michael call me he does so in a timely manner. I would most certainly recommend this insurance agency. E Kay Thames
Customer since 2007
Available when I tried 2 contact you!And resolve issues!
M.W., 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
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
You always give me great service and look for what is right for me (that I can afford) in regards to insurance.
C.A., Customer
we like the personal touch
L.B., Customer
Explanes everything in detail & language I can understand & explaines it as many times as I need to understand
C.S., Customer
I feel that Michael Sams is the best professional and personable insurance agent we have ever had.
B.F., Customer
Communication was good. Informative and helpful
D.S., Customer
I am very happy with the personal service
James Q., customer since 2011
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
Good personal service with health insurance needs. We like knowing you stay on top of current insurance coverage and pricing.
S.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
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 both trust you Michael because you are a Christian. This means so very much to us as we tend to try to always give our business to the family of God as it helps both parties.
D.T., Customer
good frienly service,on the ball,just good people,,
Blaine A., customer since 2011
I really appreciate the help you give me with Part D.
J.O., 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 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
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
I did send my sister Connie Harrold to you and you helped her husband with a saving policy
M. C., 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
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
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
You made my wife comfortable, and she's not a #'s person.
M.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
Michael is always trying to keep our supplement prices as low as he can get them!!
B.O., 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
Appointment times are always kept. Service is at the highest level possible. So delighted you are our agent.
N. W., 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
Always returned my calls and walked me through the entire process. You made it very easy and answered all my questions.
J.J., 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
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
Michael Sams is the perfect agent. Represents the companies perfectly and perfectly represents us. A perfect relationship.
S.F., 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
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 are very good at keeping us informed as to which plan is best for us and why. As far as I'm concerned, you are the go to guy when it comes to insurance. If I had cash to invest I would go to you with that also because of your honesty and not pressuring us. I definitely rate you a 10.
L.A., Customer
Knowledgeable and friendly. Always making sure I understand everything.
L.H., Customer
I've been the one to read on information as it pertain to us at our ages.So when Robert had to take social security early.We were at a lost as to what steps to take for medicare. Mike was a referral and I thank God for that.He put us on track.( I doubt I could of comprehended what to do within our time frame)
R.B., Customer
excellent explanation of benefits and options available
Customer since 2015
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