Does severance delay my unemployment claim? - what worked for you?

I was offered severance of 8 weeks after being let go as an event coordinator and I am unsure how it affects benefits. I am in Spokane, in case local advice matters. I have a mortgage and need to plan. How did your state treat it?

Some states only count certain kinds of severance. A local workforce centre could tell me which.

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