Severance and unemployment, do they overlap? after 9 years as an administrative assistant

My employer is paying severance in instalments and I am not sure whether to file now. I am in Charlotte, in case local advice matters. I have a mortgage and need to plan.

I filed on day one anyway and reported the severance honestly. The agency decided what to do about the timing.

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