Severance and unemployment, do they overlap? - 7 months and counting

I was offered severance of 18 weeks after being let go as a home health aide and I am unsure how it affects benefits. 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.