Got severance, how does it affect benefits? - what worked for you?

I was offered severance of 8 weeks after being let go as an IT help-desk technician and I am unsure how it affects benefits. I would rather hear the honest version than the polite one. The agreement mentions a release and a payment schedule. Who should I ask before signing?

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