Does severance delay my unemployment claim? after 18 years as a nurse's aide

I was offered severance of 18 weeks after being let go as a nurse's aide and I am unsure how it affects benefits. It has been weighing on me all week. The agreement mentions a release and a payment schedule. How did your state treat it?

Rules differ by state. I called the claims line and asked directly, then wrote down the answer and the date.