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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!

Personable service, quick response to questions, looking for best options I moved to Florida so I am not able to just go to their office. I rely on quick responses/solutions via phone calls or emails..
M.M., Customer
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
Explained very confusing procedures and requirements in a easily understood manner. Excellent knowledge and professional service. Have already given your contact information to others.
N.P., Customer
Very good service,they know what they are doing.
R.P., Customer
You do all the research on the plans that fit my needs. It would take me forever to get all the information and go through it.
T.G., Customer
Patty has been a great support for me with the supplemental insurance as well as helping me resolve some of my Medicare issues. She explained my insurance options in a way that anyone would be able to understand, which made it easier to make the right choice for me.
C.T., Customer
Patty, you have helped Cynthia and myself to understand a little better what exactly Medicare is and how it works for us. I appreciate your patience with both of us. The ever changing rules are not easy to understand and you have helped us bridge the gaps of misunderstanding we have. We trust you to give us the correct advice.
L.D., Customer
I like having a agent that I can talk to face to face if I need to.
K.I., Customer
Patty Gogerty is the ABSOLUTE BEST person around to discuss healthcare for seniors! My husband and I are both nurses and are inundated with insurance "plans" and things wanting our money... She is smart, knowledgable, and available to her clients... We have told many people about her and what she can do for them, but many are skeptical, to say the least, with all we have coming at us daily..... We will never change! Give 'em heck Patty! Linda & Harold Baldock
L.B., Customer
First off, my wife and I feel that Patti Gogerty has a very good understanding of the Medicare supplement insurance field. Patti also impressed us with her focus on keeping the insurance costs low for her clients. Lastly, our office appointments went like clockwork. Patti had everything all laid out.
Customer since 2015
Patricia,my agent was very helpful in customizing a health plan to fit my needs.Comparing different choices,and explaining the pros and cons while not pushing me into any decisions. Her follow-up since signing has also been great!
A.S., Customer
great service & people
M.M., Customer
Patty Gogerty was very personable, informative, and thorough. I have already recommended her to a new client.
R.H., Customer
You're recommendations for insurance company's has proven good and it's nice to know that you are monitoring these companies and recommend changes when they are appropriate.
D.G., Customer
Did a wonderful job of explaining how the plans work. Made everything so easy for me.
Customer since 2015
Was very friendly and helpful . Pat went the extra mile to help me and I appreciate it very much.
P.D., Customer
Whenever I have a question I contact Patty and she gets back to me promtly with the answer
N.S., Customer
Patty is extremely helpful with my medicare needs and questions.
D.F., Customer
Patty gogerty responds to our needs & updates us when needed
P.G., Customer
caring for my needs keeping me with good choices helping me make right choices
Customer since 2013
Medicare decisions seemed very overwhelming but with the help of Patty everything fell into place!! Thank you Patty!!
D.M., Customer
I don't think you could do anything different to make it any better you're the best
P.T., Customer
Turning 65 is great...Medicare and supplements are very confusing for me. Patty made the decisions so easy and I feel confident she will continue to direct me. What a great asset to your team. Thanks Paaty!
D.D., 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
Agent is very knowledgeable on Part B and prescription plans and always looking for ways to save client money.
Customer since 2013
I have and continue to refer my friends and family to Patty for help with their medicare supplement plans. She helped me get a lower rate on my supplement just last week. I appreciate all the help she has given me and I know my friends do too.
Suzanne J., customer since 2013
I have already recommended Patty to others and even brought one friend in for a consultation and he ended up purchasing insurance.
C. G., Customer
I really like that you are so knowledgeable about the different companies and I trust that you find the best deal for me.
T. G., Customer
you put a plan together and got it done.quick and easy.
J.W., Customer
You always keep on top of my everything for me - letting me know when it is time to review and letting me know any changes. I appreciate that!
K.R., Customer
Patty, You always are so knowledgeable and give me exceptional service way beyond and I am so blessed and thankful for you! I would highly recommend you. Thank you so very much
K.S., Customer
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
The thing that was most helpful to us was the knowledge you have about all the Medicare supplemental insurance programs and Medicare part D pharmacy programs that are out there which helped us make our decisions much easier, without the hassle of contacting them ourselves. The quick, friendly service was also appreciated.
Susan R., customer since 2015
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
Honesty. It is important to me that people give good solid information so I can make the best choice for myself, and that is what I get at Sams/Hockaday. I never fell like I'm just trying to be sold something just to get a sale, I really do feel like I matter. I get honest answers to any question I may ask.
K.I., Customer
Patricia was good about explaining the insurance policies. And patience with our questions
J.R., Customer
Patty is always so helpful helping us get the most for our money. She is so patient and understanding and did so much for my 91 year old relative as well as for me.
S.J., 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 was in search of a new Medicare supplement plan when I got a call from Patricia's office. I met with her a few days later, and she helped me through the entire process of picking a new plan. I had been contemplating other changes for a month, but the choices started to confuse me. So, Patricia took the time to explain the differences to me and in no time a all, I had a new plan. I wish I had called her a month ago. Many thanks to you Patricia, and Sams/Hockaday.
R.M., Customer
Anything new is scary to me and most people. Your hands-on personal guidance was and is very much appreciated. I've gained a lot more knowledge and insight into how Medicare and supplements work just listening to Patty.
V.B., Customer
I felt comfortable talking to Patty about my insurance options for life and supplemental insurance and getting her input
M.S., Customer
I can count on Patty to look out for my best interests. I have referred her to several people
K.R., Customer
the personal touch that I receive is great. also, if I have a problem, I can call you and you handle it for me.
S.B., Customer
I can`t keep track of all the changes to my coverage. Patty takes care of that. She keeps me informed, then lets me make the decision. I like that.
G.N., Customer
Patty found the best coverage based on the scripts we each were taking and ended up saving us money.
J.H., Customer
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
Very knowledgeable in helping us with my 401K ,Social Security.Help me to understand what I needed to do to get ready to retire.Very enjoyable working with Patty.
R.P., Customer
Because you have an older representative, I feel much more trusting. This person has not only seen and learned about all customers, but she has experienced her own life and understands closer to home the needs of those getting older.
L.L., Customer
Friendly, very personable, always the information to meet our needs.
M.K., Customer
Friendly service, and helped us choose the best insurance policies that fit our needs, both with life ins. And health ins. Policies. Thank you!
K.S., Customer
Disclaimer: We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 4 organizations which offer 41 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1‑800‑MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program to get information on all of your options. Not connected with or endorsed by the United States government or the federal Medicare program.