Does severance delay my unemployment claim? - 16 weeks in

I was offered severance of 17 weeks after being let go as a marketing coordinator and I am unsure how it affects benefits. I do not usually post, so bear with me. The agreement mentions a release and a payment schedule.

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It made the follow-up calls so much easier.

Before signing, I asked a friend who is a lawyer to look at the agreement. It was a short conversation and worth it.