Got severance, how does it affect benefits? after 16 years as a bank teller

I signed a severance agreement and I am worried about how to report it. There are 16 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. The agreement mentions a release and a payment schedule. Did you file straight away?

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

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