Got severance, how does it affect benefits?, medical assistant here

My employer is paying severance in instalments and I am not sure whether to file now. It has been a long 2 weeks. The agreement mentions a release and a payment schedule. How did your state treat it?

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

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