Got severance, how does it affect benefits? - 12 weeks in

I signed a severance agreement and I am worried about how to report it. It has been a long 12 weeks. The agreement mentions a release and a payment schedule. Who should I ask before signing?

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

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