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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!

I always feel confident that you have recommended the best solutions for my needs. Thank you.
J.N., Customer
Patty has been very helpful in securing good insurance for us. We have already recommended her to friends.
W.J., Customer
I treasure your reliability. I know when I contact you you will respond and try to find the best coverage for us at am amount we can afford. You're always a pleasure to deal with and I'm so glad a friend referred me to you. I've shared with a lot of friends how happy we are with your service, professionalism and reliability.
J.B., 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
I know a little about a lot of things but unfortunately insurance isn't one of them. I appreciate your office, and especially Patty, making our choices for insurance simpler to understand. She is able to take the guesswork out of this very important decision.
V.B., Customer
Your help has been very beneficial and given me confidence to know that any help I need with Medicare is just a phone call away. I can't thank you enough for that.
D.M., Customer
Patty Gogerty is always there when I need her. Very knowledgeable on the product and company she has selected for me, and makes me feel like I am the only client she has to deal with. Keep up the great job Patty !
M. L., 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
Very knowledgeable in Medicate information to help someone make decisions.
J.H., Customer
I really appreciate the in-person communication with Patty Gogerty...makes me feel much more satisfied with the choices I make, using her knowledge and experience.
D. F., Customer
Patti, You actually LISTENED to me and helped me. Medicare was so new to me -- I knew nothing. You took your time and explained things to me and listened to me when I asked questions. You took your time with me. I wasn't rushed. I actually felt important and that you were very concerned with helping me!! I would definitely recommend you to all my friends or to anyone who is applying for Medicare benefits. Jackie Hagan
J.H., Customer
everything appears to be going good with the coverages you provided for me since going to medicare. Pat continuously checks the policies available and gives me the best coverages for my money.
W. C., Customer
I text a lot because I do not hear well. She always texts me back. She stays on top of our ins. Trying to keep premiums down.
R.G., Customer
Maximum involvement by Patty Gogerty in finding the best products that suit my needs, and a minimal involvement required on my part!
Michael H., customer since 2012
You are perfect for me that is true
L.D., Customer
Patty is so helpful and knowledgable. I know I can count on her.
S.J., Customer
Attention to detail. Patty is very helpful.
R.M., Customer
Your company is right here in town and easy to access. Patty has been very knowledgeable and helpful anytime I have questions. I recommend your company to everyone I know. Thank you for your service!
K.D., Customer
You showed up at my door before I was ready to get supplemental insurance. But I remembered you because of it. Then, before I signed with you I had tried to see if I qualified for any help with costs thru Human Services. I didn't, but I was told by a caseworker to check online for what was offered. When I mentioned your company, she said you were very competitive and up to date. She had a good report about you. You have been very attentive, friendly and helpful at all times.
Customer since 2015
Patty listened to me regarding my insurance needs and budget. She was personable and caring.
C.A., Customer
Patty explained the system in simple terms so I could understand, gave me lots of options to choose from, and didn't pressure me. She was friendly and kind.
R.H., Customer
I can always call my insurance rep Patty when I have questions and she gets backto me immediately with answes and help. It is very reassuring to me.
N.S., Customer
The Sams Hockaday Co always takes care of their clients. From being courteous and frienfly to finding the best deals available right down to sending holiday greeting cards. We are always treated like part of a big family. Who could ask for more?!
M.W., Customer
Made it so easy to understand, spent all the time we needed answering our many questions and guided us to choose good reputable insurance groups to fit our needs
Customer since 2015
<p>Patty has taken care of being sure I have had the best coverage for the money for over 15 years. She always alerts me to any better coverage on her own. She takes the time to explain all the options to you and gives a clear picture. She is a dedicated and resourceful agent.</p>
Linda H., customer since 1996
I appreciate the help we get from you.
D.W., Customer
You are always friendly and kind and always look out for me, trying to get me good coverage at a good rate.
D.G., Customer
We felt that we could trust your company and you to make the right recommendations to us. And we were well pleased with your recommendations. When it comes to insurance it's very important to us to be able to trust and feel comfortable with our agent.
P.D., Customer
Very helpful and quick to get the process going.
S.B., Customer
You are there to help with any questions or concerns we have.
B.C., Customer
Patty got back to me right away and is working to help me find a plan. I would recommend Sam's Hockaday because I know that some knowledgeable people work there.
D.K., Customer
The insurance coverage seems to be good. There has been enough contact to stay informed but not excessive.
D.G., Customer
Customer service and follow through - not just lip service.
C.L., Customer
Very knowlegable took the worry and confusion out if choosing insurance. Patti is fantastic to work with.
D.C., Customer
<p>Patty, you and anyone that I have ever talked to in your company, have always been very pleasant and very helpful! My experience with you is that you work
Millicent S., customer since 2012
Patricia is so knowledgeable and helpful. I felt confident I was making the right supplemental insurance decision.
L.W., Customer
Friendly personal service, agent had lots of information
R.H., Customer
direct and to the point. no checking this or that, knew and explained why recommendation was made
C.S., Customer
My agent, Patty Gogerty, is always available to answer questions and prompt in response. She is always looking for the best option for me on my coverage.
L.H., Customer
Patti always answers our many questions when we ask. I also appreciate the updates and/or changes thru out the year we receive via e-mails. You make it easy to navigate this thing called retirement. Thanks.
L.D., Customer
Patty was very patient and understood my needs for medical insurance. She was kind and took time to understand my situation, my budget, and gave me assorted policies to make a good decision for me. I appreciate her professionalism and kindness.
C. A., Customer
You are caring and alert to my needs.
S. S., Customer
Availability to meet with me at any time Knowledge about Medicare Friendly
M.D., Customer
Straight forward and down to earth is what I like and you answer all questions or get answers. Thanks for being a friend.
J.T., Customer
<p>Very prompt in getting back to me. Explained everything explicitly. Very happy with Patty!</p>
Karen B., customer since 2015
The thing I like best is that you do the research and know the companies and the coverage they provide. You are able to recommend the best plan for my needs.
T.G., Customer
Trusting this company, Patty Gogerty specifically, to provide the appropriate supplement and prescription insurance to fit my needs takes a huge weight off my shoulders.
Customer since 2013
Being able to accomplish things over the phone and/or on-line since I live several miles away.
P.J., Customer
Payed attention and looked for the best policy for me.
R.S., 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
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