Got severance, how does it affect benefits? after 11 years as an IT help-desk technician

I was offered severance of 11 weeks after being let go as an IT help-desk technician and I am unsure how it affects benefits. I also wonder about the job-search requirement. Who should I ask before signing?

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It saved me later.

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