Does severance delay my unemployment claim?, home health aide here

I was offered severance of 10 weeks after being let go as a home health aide and I am unsure how it affects benefits. I have a mortgage and need to plan. Who should I ask before signing?

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

I filed on day one anyway and reported the severance honestly. The agency decided what to do about the timing.