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Patty Gogerty

Insurance Agent

Sams/Hockaday & Associates

122 W. Prairie Avenue, Suite 201
Decatur, IL 62523

Phone:

217-423-8000

Mobile:

217-972-8891

Patty Gogerty has been with Sams/Hockaday & Associates for over 30 years. She has been helping people navigate through the Medicare process in addition to helping with other areas, such as financial products and life insurance needs.

Born into a family of 10 kids, she has lived in Decatur, IL most of her life. Patty is a big supporter of the United Way of Decatur and Hudson's Halfway Home for which she helps to foster special needs puppies.

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NOTE: If Patty is your agent and you can't find a time on Patty'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 Patty's clients say!

It has been a long time since I had to look for insurance coverage as I was covered by my employer. Now that I am going on Medicare and will no longer have insurance coverage by my employer, I needed someone with knowledge in the field to help me. Pat was not only very knowledgeable, she took the time to research the different companies and found me the best coverage for the cost.
William C., customer since 2015
Pat gave us what we wanted in insurance and what we needed at a reasonanble price.
P.D., Customer
We love working with you. If we have questions you always get back to us in a timely matter. You are friendly and outgoing.
K.B., Customer
Very knowledgeable in Medicate information to help someone make decisions.
J.H., Customer
Patty is so knowledgeable and helpful on Medicare supplemental and helps us navigate through this with ease. We have and will continue to recommend friends and family to her.
L.W., Customer
Patty explained the differences between the policies and the companies offering them so I would have as much information as possible to make a decision about my insurance. I really appreciate that.
B.A., Customer
I felt very comfortable speaking to you and you answered all of my questions. You found me awesome deals. Thank You
P.R., Customer
I was able to talk with Patty on a Saturday so I don't miss work.
C.S., Customer
Speaking with Patty Gogarty helped us make some financial decisions which really helped us out
Patricia G., customer since 2013
Very good service,they know what they are doing.
R.P., Customer
I met about a Medicare supplement policy. I enjoyed meeting with Patricia Gogerty and she was so helpful. I would definitely recommend my friends who are retiring to meet with her. I will admit I was not "ready" to go on Medicare, but we all reach retirement age whether we like it or not!! But, I was very glad someone referred me to meet with Patricia Gogerty. She put me at ease and walked me through exactly what I needed. She was great!!
J.H., Customer
I can count on Patty to look out for my best interests. I have referred her to several people
K.R., Customer
We feel Patty takes the time and effort to assess our needs.
M.L., Customer
Good comparison of different insurance available saving us as much as possible and still providing good coverage.
J.M., Customer
I've always been able to get very helpful information from my agent Patty Gogerty, and she got me all set up with all my Medicare plans three years ago and continues to steer me through my renewals (or changes) each year! Also, when I moved from Decatur, IL, to Lexington, SC, I was able to stay with my agent without any problems. I've had excellent service from this agency.
Deborah F., customer since 2012
I like the personalized service I receive!
W.G., Customer
I appreciate the help we get from you.
D.W., Customer
Very helpful, polite & knowledgeable.
J.H., Customer
Patti, If we have a question you either answer it or get back to us with the answer. We have not had any negative issues with Cynthia or myself. We can ask for no more. Thank you.
L.D., Customer
Patricia is so knowledgeable and helpful. I felt confident I was making the right supplemental insurance decision.
L.W., Customer
Personalized service. Makes you feel like they have all the time in the world for you.
F.S., Customer
Sam Hockaday has been a blessing! With all the insurance confusion out there since Obamacare it was hard to find the right insurance for my specific needs but Patty G made it easy for us. She did all the work and continues to work for us. I am so pleased with Sam Hockaday ins that I send everyone that's needing help to them. Thank you Sam and Patty G for taking the stress out of our retirement changes for our insurance needs!! Richard and Frances
F.B., Customer
direct and to the point. no checking this or that, knew and explained why recommendation was made
C.S., Customer
Patricia, I am very pleased to say that your extra efforts getting my health insurance issues resolved was a blessing to me during my recent migraine attacks. Thank you for your service during this time.
B.M., Customer
Agent is very knowledgeable on Part B and prescription plans and always looking for ways to save client money.
Customer since 2013
My calls and concerns are always answered in a very timely fashion and with proper handling. My agent is always available and responsive to my needs. Sams/Hockaday and Associates, Inc. have been a great value to my needs of insurance for seniors.
K. H., Customer
I don't think you could do anything different to make it any better you're the best
P.T., Customer
At Sams/Hockaday Insurance you get the best from the best. It's nice to know that there are agents out there that take pride in their work and care for the wellbeing of their clients. Everything is explained in detail and you are fitted with the best group for your needs. Plus if the rates are raising the agents will find a new company with a lower premium but carries the same great coverage. What more can a client ask for!
Marilynn W., customer since 2015
Helped get lower fees for my wife's part d without even asking you to do it, we appreciate the excellent way you make us feel that we are important. I have referred business to you several times and I think those referrals also referred contacts to you.
P. C., Customer
You keep track of my insurance needs and if I have the best coverage for my money recommending changes when advisable.
L.H., Customer
Patty was very knowledgeable about medicare supplement insurance and medicare part D insurance. She was friendly and efficient. I have recommended some of my friends to call Patty when they are ready to purchase medicare supplement insurance.
R.M., Customer
Have always gotten back to me promptly. Never feel rushed when talking to you. Very good at explaining everything.
Customer since 2014
I appreciate your staying in touch with me and making sure I have the best policies to handle what I need from them.
W.C., Customer
Friendly, very personable, always the information to meet our needs.
M.K., Customer
Your friendly staff guided us through the Medicare mare answering questions and getting us great prices for our medicare needs.
M.H., Customer
Patricia Gogerty has been excellent in guiding my wife and I through our insurance needs. She knows the business and is always ready with helpful advice. Thanks to Sams/Hockaday!
M.K., Customer
You always are there for us
R.W., Customer
Patty has helped me save money from medicare supplement insurance to life insurance.I have referred several friends and family who are also happy with their service.
S.J., Customer
You are there to help with any questions or concerns we have.
B.C., Customer
friendly, knowagable and personal service
M.M., Customer
Patty took a complicated Medicare sign-up and made it simple for both my wife and for me.
L.P., Customer
Sams/Hockaday & Associates are always ready to care for their customers. If there are any questions or concerns that one might have then Sams/Hockaday and their agents are there with the answers to your questions and concerns and more than willing and able to serve their customers in a timely and effective manner.
K.H., Customer
Your company continues to give great customer service. That is the mainstay of an exceptional company. The employees all must share in that belief which makes them exceptional as well. Keep up the good work!
M. W., Customer
Patti made getting my Medicare needs so easy and answered all my questions. I am forever grateful.
J.S., Customer
Patty has always been responsive to my needs and gone out of her way to find the right fit.
I.H., Customer
Patty is extremely helpful with my medicare needs and questions.
D.F., Customer
Patty, offered me the best insurance for my needs and budget. She met with met when it was convenient for me.
C.S., Customer
You're always available when we need your help. You're the expert on insurance. It's So much better having a person to help than checking on the computer for information. Thanks
B.B., Customer
Being able to accomplish things over the phone and/or on-line since I live several miles away.
P.J., Customer
I am very satisfied with the service and help navigating all of the health insurance options available. Patricia Gogerty has went above and beyond my expectations in getting the right options for my wife and I. We are very pleased with our treatment there, and have recommended them to several friends.
J.L., Customer
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