Quote Originally Posted by Breukelen advocaat
I have not read every post here, so I apologize if these questions have been answered.

Will the company dole the pay out to you incrementally for a year? How long will medical (or other) benefits continue? After you're finished with the severance payout(s), can you go on unemployment insurance? The last option is great - you can continue to collect for at least six months.
one time payment (huge tax implications)
medical benefits end at severence (wife may be able to get benefits for family)
no employment insurance or govornment assistance